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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,037.24, 342,290.94 and 134,859.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,037.24, 342,290.94 and 134,859.72 is: 186,106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,037.24 : 342,290.94 = 134,859.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,037.24/342,290.94 = 134,859.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,037.24x = 342,290.94 × 134,859.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,037.24x = 46,161,260,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,161,260,326.94/248,037.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,106.17

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