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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,237.12, 342,575.76 and 135,064.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,237.12, 342,575.76 and 135,064.16 is: 186,393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,237.12 : 342,575.76 = 135,064.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,237.12/342,575.76 = 135,064.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,237.12x = 342,575.76 × 135,064.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,237.12x = 46,269,707,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,269,707,260.76/248,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,393.18

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