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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,052.52, 342,300.24 and 134,875.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,052.52, 342,300.24 and 134,875.24 is: 186,121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,052.52 : 342,300.24 = 134,875.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,052.52/342,300.24 = 134,875.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,052.52x = 342,300.24 × 134,875.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,052.52x = 46,167,827,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,167,827,022.06/248,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,121.18

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