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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,060.40, 342,313.92 and 134,883.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,060.40, 342,313.92 and 134,883.24 is: 186,133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,060.40 : 342,313.92 = 134,883.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,060.40/342,313.92 = 134,883.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,060.40x = 342,313.92 × 134,883.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,060.40x = 46,172,410,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,172,410,626.70/248,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,133.74

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