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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,043.24, 342,299.22 and 134,865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,043.24, 342,299.22 and 134,865.72 is: 186,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,043.24 : 342,299.22 = 134,865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,043.24/342,299.22 = 134,865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,043.24x = 342,299.22 × 134,865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,043.24x = 46,164,430,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164,430,760.74/248,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,114.45

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