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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,051.52, 342,298.86 and 134,874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,051.52, 342,298.86 and 134,874.24 is: 186,119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,051.52 : 342,298.86 = 134,874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,051.52/342,298.86 = 134,874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,051.52x = 342,298.86 × 134,874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,051.52x = 46,167,298,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,167,298,595.37/248,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,119.80

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