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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,039.27, 342,291.78 and 134,862.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,039.27, 342,291.78 and 134,862.02 is: 186,108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,039.27 : 342,291.78 = 134,862.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,039.27/342,291.78 = 134,862.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,039.27x = 342,291.78 × 134,862.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,039.27x = 46,162,159,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,162,159,168.74/248,039.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,108.27

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