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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,229.50, 342,556.72 and 135,053.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,229.50, 342,556.72 and 135,053.06 is: 186,373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,229.50 : 342,556.72 = 135,053.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,229.50/342,556.72 = 135,053.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,229.50x = 342,556.72 × 135,053.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,229.50x = 46,263,333,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,263,333,259.56/248,229.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,373.23

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