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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,113.13, 342,398.75 and 134,938.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,113.13, 342,398.75 and 134,938.31 is: 186,216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,113.13 : 342,398.75 = 134,938.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,113.13/342,398.75 = 134,938.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,113.13x = 342,398.75 × 134,938.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,113.13x = 46,202,706,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,202,706,284.43/248,113.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,216.29

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