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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,036.27, 342,287.64 and 134,859.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,036.27, 342,287.64 and 134,859.02 is: 186,104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,036.27 : 342,287.64 = 134,859.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,036.27/342,287.64 = 134,859.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,036.27x = 342,287.64 × 134,859.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,036.27x = 46,160,573,977.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,160,573,977.07/248,036.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,104.13

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