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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,033.72, 342,286.08 and 134,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,033.72, 342,286.08 and 134,856.20 is: 186,101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,033.72 : 342,286.08 = 134,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,033.72/342,286.08 = 134,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,033.72x = 342,286.08 × 134,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,033.72x = 46,159,400,061.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,159,400,061.70/248,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,101.31

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