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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,032.52, 342,287.28 and 134,857.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,032.52, 342,287.28 and 134,857.68 is: 186,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,032.52 : 342,287.28 = 134,857.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,032.52/342,287.28 = 134,857.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,032.52x = 342,287.28 × 134,857.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,032.52x = 46,160,068,474.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,160,068,474.31/248,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,104.90

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