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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,239.12, 342,578.52 and 135,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,239.12, 342,578.52 and 135,066.16 is: 186,395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,239.12 : 342,578.52 = 135,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,239.12/342,578.52 = 135,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,239.12x = 342,578.52 × 135,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,239.12x = 46,270,765,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,270,765,194.88/248,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,395.94

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