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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,063.84, 342,332.40 and 134,887.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,063.84, 342,332.40 and 134,887.28 is: 186,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,063.84 : 342,332.40 = 134,887.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,063.84/342,332.40 = 134,887.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,063.84x = 342,332.40 × 134,887.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,063.84x = 46,176,286,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,176,286,291.87/248,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,146.79

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