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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,035.76, 342,288.89 and 134,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,035.76, 342,288.89 and 134,858.24 is: 186,104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,035.76 : 342,288.89 = 134,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,035.76/342,288.89 = 134,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,035.76x = 342,288.89 × 134,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,035.76x = 46,160,474,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,160,474,891.22/248,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,104.12

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