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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,058.40, 342,311.16 and 134,881.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,058.40, 342,311.16 and 134,881.24 is: 186,130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,058.40 : 342,311.16 = 134,881.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,058.40/342,311.16 = 134,881.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,058.40x = 342,311.16 × 134,881.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,058.40x = 46,171,353,726.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,171,353,726.64/248,058.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,130.98

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