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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,144.72, 342,440.90 and 134,968.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,144.72, 342,440.90 and 134,968.28 is: 186,256.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,144.72 : 342,440.90 = 134,968.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,144.72/342,440.90 = 134,968.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,144.72x = 342,440.90 × 134,968.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,144.72x = 46,218,659,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,218,659,274.65/248,144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,256.87

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