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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,122.08, 342,407.52 and 134,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,122.08, 342,407.52 and 134,946.72 is: 186,225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,122.08 : 342,407.52 = 134,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,122.08/342,407.52 = 134,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,122.08x = 342,407.52 × 134,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,122.08x = 46,206,771,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,206,771,727.33/248,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,225.96

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