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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,219.01, 342,543.74 and 135,042.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,219.01, 342,543.74 and 135,042.57 is: 186,359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,219.01 : 342,543.74 = 135,042.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,219.01/342,543.74 = 135,042.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,219.01x = 342,543.74 × 135,042.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,219.01x = 46,257,986,311.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,257,986,311.80/248,219.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,359.56

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