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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,022.02, 342,268.70 and 134,844.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,022.02, 342,268.70 and 134,844.77 is: 186,084.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,022.02 : 342,268.70 = 134,844.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,022.02/342,268.70 = 134,844.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,022.02x = 342,268.70 × 134,844.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,022.02x = 46,153,144,311.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,153,144,311.15/248,022.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,084.86

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