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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,113.29, 342,397.23 and 134,936.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,113.29, 342,397.23 and 134,936.04 is: 186,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,113.29 : 342,397.23 = 134,936.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,113.29/342,397.23 = 134,936.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,113.29x = 342,397.23 × 134,936.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,113.29x = 46,201,726,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,201,726,323.17/248,113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,212.22

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