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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,104.98, 342,383.22 and 134,927.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,104.98, 342,383.22 and 134,927.46 is: 186,199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,104.98 : 342,383.22 = 134,927.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,104.98/342,383.22 = 134,927.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,104.98x = 342,383.22 × 134,927.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,104.98x = 46,196,898,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,196,898,221.22/248,104.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,199.00

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