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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,031.72, 342,283.32 and 134,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,031.72, 342,283.32 and 134,854.20 is: 186,098.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,031.72 : 342,283.32 = 134,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,031.72/342,283.32 = 134,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,031.72x = 342,283.32 × 134,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,031.72x = 46,158,343,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,158,343,291.94/248,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,098.55

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