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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,232.12, 342,568.86 and 135,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,232.12, 342,568.86 and 135,059.16 is: 186,386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,232.12 : 342,568.86 = 135,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,232.12/342,568.86 = 135,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,232.12x = 342,568.86 × 135,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,232.12x = 46,267,062,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,267,062,473.76/248,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,386.28

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