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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,114.29, 342,398.61 and 134,937.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,114.29, 342,398.61 and 134,937.04 is: 186,213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,114.29 : 342,398.61 = 134,937.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,114.29/342,398.61 = 134,937.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,114.29x = 342,398.61 × 134,937.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,114.29x = 46,202,254,933.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,202,254,933.51/248,114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,213.60

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