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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,106.24, 342,383.40 and 134,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,106.24, 342,383.40 and 134,926.56 is: 186,196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,106.24 : 342,383.40 = 134,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,106.24/342,383.40 = 134,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,106.24x = 342,383.40 × 134,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,106.24x = 46,196,614,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,196,614,363.10/248,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,196.91

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