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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,244.84, 342,571.14 and 135,065.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,244.84, 342,571.14 and 135,065.16 is: 186,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,244.84 : 342,571.14 = 135,065.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,244.84/342,571.14 = 135,065.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,244.84x = 342,571.14 × 135,065.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,244.84x = 46,269,425,835.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,269,425,835.48/248,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,386.25

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