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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,022.52, 342,273.48 and 134,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,022.52, 342,273.48 and 134,847.68 is: 186,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,022.52 : 342,273.48 = 134,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,022.52/342,273.48 = 134,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,022.52x = 342,273.48 × 134,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,022.52x = 46,154,784,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,154,784,703.53/248,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,091.10

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