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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,047.28, 342,302.82 and 134,870.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,047.28, 342,302.82 and 134,870.03 is: 186,119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,047.28 : 342,302.82 = 134,870.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,047.28/342,302.82 = 134,870.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,047.28x = 342,302.82 × 134,870.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,047.28x = 46,166,391,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,166,391,602.48/248,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,119.32

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