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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,239.72, 342,560.58 and 135,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,239.72, 342,560.58 and 135,062.92 is: 186,381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,239.72 : 342,560.58 = 135,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,239.72/342,560.58 = 135,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,239.72x = 342,560.58 × 135,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,239.72x = 46,267,232,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,267,232,211.69/248,239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,381.26

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