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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,246.56, 342,587.52 and 135,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,246.56, 342,587.52 and 135,076.60 is: 186,409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,246.56 : 342,587.52 = 135,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,246.56/342,587.52 = 135,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,246.56x = 342,587.52 × 135,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,246.56x = 46,275,557,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,275,557,404.03/248,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,409.66

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