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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,127.58, 342,415.11 and 134,952.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,127.58, 342,415.11 and 134,952.22 is: 186,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,127.58 : 342,415.11 = 134,952.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,127.58/342,415.11 = 134,952.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,127.58x = 342,415.11 × 134,952.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,127.58x = 46,209,679,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,209,679,256.04/248,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,233.55

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