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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,125, 342,412.91 and 134,947.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,125, 342,412.91 and 134,947.75 is: 186,228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,125 : 342,412.91 = 134,947.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,125/342,412.91 = 134,947.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,125x = 342,412.91 × 134,947.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,125x = 46,207,851,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,207,851,775.45/248,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,228.12

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