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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,225.50, 342,551.19 and 135,049.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,225.50, 342,551.19 and 135,049.06 is: 186,367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,225.50 : 342,551.19 = 135,049.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,225.50/342,551.19 = 135,049.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,225.50x = 342,551.19 × 135,049.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,225.50x = 46,261,216,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,261,216,211.38/248,225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,367.70

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