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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,125.58, 342,412.34 and 134,950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,125.58, 342,412.34 and 134,950.22 is: 186,230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,125.58 : 342,412.34 = 134,950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,125.58/342,412.34 = 134,950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,125.58x = 342,412.34 × 134,950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,125.58x = 46,208,620,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,208,620,613.71/248,125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,230.78

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