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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,112.90, 342,385.92 and 134,935.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,112.90, 342,385.92 and 134,935.74 is: 186,205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,112.90 : 342,385.92 = 134,935.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,112.90/342,385.92 = 134,935.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,112.90x = 342,385.92 × 134,935.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,112.90x = 46,200,097,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,200,097,480.78/248,112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,205.95

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