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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,102.30, 342,380.58 and 134,925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,102.30, 342,380.58 and 134,925.14 is: 186,196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,102.30 : 342,380.58 = 134,925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,102.30/342,380.58 = 134,925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,102.30x = 342,380.58 × 134,925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,102.30x = 46,195,747,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,195,747,689.78/248,102.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,196.37

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