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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,022.77, 342,269.73 and 134,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,022.77, 342,269.73 and 134,845.52 is: 186,085.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,022.77 : 342,269.73 = 134,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,022.77/342,269.73 = 134,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,022.77x = 342,269.73 × 134,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,022.77x = 46,153,540,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,153,540,577.78/248,022.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,085.90

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