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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,246.84, 342,573.90 and 135,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,246.84, 342,573.90 and 135,067.16 is: 186,389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,246.84 : 342,573.90 = 135,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,246.84/342,573.90 = 135,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,246.84x = 342,573.90 × 135,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,246.84x = 46,270,483,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,270,483,763.12/248,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,389.01

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