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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,244.56, 342,584.76 and 135,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,244.56, 342,584.76 and 135,074.60 is: 186,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,244.56 : 342,584.76 = 135,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,244.56/342,584.76 = 135,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,244.56x = 342,584.76 × 135,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,244.56x = 46,274,499,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,274,499,423.10/248,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,406.90

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