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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,141.60, 342,418.56 and 134,961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,141.60, 342,418.56 and 134,961.92 is: 186,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,141.60 : 342,418.56 = 134,961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,141.60/342,418.56 = 134,961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,141.60x = 342,418.56 × 134,961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,141.60x = 46,213,466,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,213,466,301.24/248,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,238.29

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