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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,114, 342,397.32 and 134,939.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,114, 342,397.32 and 134,939.18 is: 186,216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,114 : 342,397.32 = 134,939.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,114/342,397.32 = 134,939.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,114x = 342,397.32 × 134,939.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,114x = 46,202,813,595.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,202,813,595.00/248,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,216.07

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