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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,233.12, 342,570.24 and 135,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,233.12, 342,570.24 and 135,060.16 is: 186,387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,233.12 : 342,570.24 = 135,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,233.12/342,570.24 = 135,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,233.12x = 342,570.24 × 135,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,233.12x = 46,267,591,425.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,267,591,425.64/248,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,387.66

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