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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,040.77, 342,293.85 and 134,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,040.77, 342,293.85 and 134,863.52 is: 186,110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,040.77 : 342,293.85 = 134,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,040.77/342,293.85 = 134,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,040.77x = 342,293.85 × 134,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,040.77x = 46,162,951,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,162,951,773.88/248,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,110.34

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