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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,192.92, 342,504.66 and 135,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,192.92, 342,504.66 and 135,016.12 is: 186,321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,192.92 : 342,504.66 = 135,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,192.92/342,504.66 = 135,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,192.92x = 342,504.66 × 135,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,192.92x = 46,243,650,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,243,650,275.12/248,192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,321.39

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