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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,228.72, 342,556.44 and 135,051.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,228.72, 342,556.44 and 135,051.44 is: 186,371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,228.72 : 342,556.44 = 135,051.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,228.72/342,556.44 = 135,051.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,228.72x = 342,556.44 × 135,051.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,228.72x = 46,262,740,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,262,740,503.27/248,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,371.43

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