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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,046.28, 342,301.44 and 134,869.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,046.28, 342,301.44 and 134,869.03 is: 186,117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,046.28 : 342,301.44 = 134,869.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,046.28/342,301.44 = 134,869.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,046.28x = 342,301.44 × 134,869.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,046.28x = 46,165,863,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165,863,180.40/248,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,117.94

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