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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,053.52, 342,301.62 and 134,876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,053.52, 342,301.62 and 134,876.24 is: 186,122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,053.52 : 342,301.62 = 134,876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,053.52/342,301.62 = 134,876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,053.52x = 342,301.62 × 134,876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,053.52x = 46,168,355,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,168,355,451.51/248,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,122.56

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