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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,118.04, 342,409.98 and 134,948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,118.04, 342,409.98 and 134,948.08 is: 186,232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,118.04 : 342,409.98 = 134,948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,118.04/342,409.98 = 134,948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,118.04x = 342,409.98 × 134,948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,118.04x = 46,207,569,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,207,569,373.84/248,118.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,232.20

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