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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,240.22, 342,561.27 and 135,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,240.22, 342,561.27 and 135,063.42 is: 186,381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,240.22 : 342,561.27 = 135,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,240.22/342,561.27 = 135,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,240.22x = 342,561.27 × 135,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,240.22x = 46,267,496,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,267,496,685.74/248,240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,381.95

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