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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,026.08, 342,279.36 and 134,848.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,026.08, 342,279.36 and 134,848.56 is: 186,092.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,026.08 : 342,279.36 = 134,848.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,026.08/342,279.36 = 134,848.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,026.08x = 342,279.36 × 134,848.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,026.08x = 46,155,878,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,155,878,813.72/248,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,092.84

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