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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,044.50, 342,299.04 and 134,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,044.50, 342,299.04 and 134,867.28 is: 186,115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,044.50 : 342,299.04 = 134,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,044.50/342,299.04 = 134,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,044.50x = 342,299.04 × 134,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,044.50x = 46,164,940,471.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164,940,471.41/248,044.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,115.56

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