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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,241.22, 342,562.65 and 135,064.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,241.22, 342,562.65 and 135,064.42 is: 186,383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,241.22 : 342,562.65 = 135,064.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,241.22/342,562.65 = 135,064.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,241.22x = 342,562.65 × 135,064.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,241.22x = 46,268,025,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,268,025,635.91/248,241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,383.33

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