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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,023.78, 342,271.11 and 134,846.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,023.78, 342,271.11 and 134,846.53 is: 186,087.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,023.78 : 342,271.11 = 134,846.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,023.78/342,271.11 = 134,846.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,023.78x = 342,271.11 × 134,846.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,023.78x = 46,154,069,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,154,069,791.39/248,023.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,087.28

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