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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,226.72, 342,553.68 and 135,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,226.72, 342,553.68 and 135,049.44 is: 186,368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,226.72 : 342,553.68 = 135,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,226.72/342,553.68 = 135,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,226.72x = 342,553.68 × 135,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,226.72x = 46,261,682,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,261,682,653.94/248,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,368.67

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