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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,174.16, 342,478.80 and 134,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,174.16, 342,478.80 and 134,997.36 is: 186,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,174.16 : 342,478.80 = 134,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,174.16/342,478.80 = 134,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,174.16x = 342,478.80 × 134,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,174.16x = 46,233,733,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,233,733,855.97/248,174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,295.52

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