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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,124, 342,411.53 and 134,946.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,124, 342,411.53 and 134,946.75 is: 186,226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,124 : 342,411.53 = 134,946.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,124/342,411.53 = 134,946.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,124x = 342,411.53 × 134,946.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,124x = 46,207,322,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,207,322,461.29/248,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,226.74

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