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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,119.56, 342,405.36 and 134,942.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,119.56, 342,405.36 and 134,942.04 is: 186,220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,119.56 : 342,405.36 = 134,942.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,119.56/342,405.36 = 134,942.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,119.56x = 342,405.36 × 134,942.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,119.56x = 46,204,877,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,204,877,785.33/248,119.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,220.21

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