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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,212.08, 342,522.36 and 135,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,212.08, 342,522.36 and 135,034.56 is: 186,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,212.08 : 342,522.36 = 135,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,212.08/342,522.36 = 135,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,212.08x = 342,522.36 × 135,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,212.08x = 46,252,356,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,252,356,172.76/248,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,342.08

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