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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,182.11, 342,494.73 and 135,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,182.11, 342,494.73 and 135,004.86 is: 186,308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,182.11 : 342,494.73 = 135,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,182.11/342,494.73 = 135,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,182.11x = 342,494.73 × 135,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,182.11x = 46,238,453,074.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238,453,074.39/248,182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,308.57

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