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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,227.72, 342,555.06 and 135,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,227.72, 342,555.06 and 135,050.44 is: 186,370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,227.72 : 342,555.06 = 135,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,227.72/342,555.06 = 135,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,227.72x = 342,555.06 × 135,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,227.72x = 46,262,211,577.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,262,211,577.23/248,227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,370.05

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