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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,036.76, 342,290.26 and 134,859.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,036.76, 342,290.26 and 134,859.24 is: 186,105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,036.76 : 342,290.26 = 134,859.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,036.76/342,290.26 = 134,859.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,036.76x = 342,290.26 × 134,859.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,036.76x = 46,161,004,323.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,161,004,323.00/248,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,105.50

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