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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,228.92, 342,557.40 and 135,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,228.92, 342,557.40 and 135,052.48 is: 186,373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,228.92 : 342,557.40 = 135,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,228.92/342,557.40 = 135,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,228.92x = 342,557.40 × 135,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,228.92x = 46,263,226,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,263,226,412.35/248,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,373.23

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