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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,127.08, 342,414.42 and 134,951.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,127.08, 342,414.42 and 134,951.72 is: 186,232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,127.08 : 342,414.42 = 134,951.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,127.08/342,414.42 = 134,951.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,127.08x = 342,414.42 × 134,951.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,127.08x = 46,209,414,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,209,414,931.80/248,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,232.86

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