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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,259.33, 342,599.63 and 135,084.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,259.33, 342,599.63 and 135,084.51 is: 186,417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,259.33 : 342,599.63 = 135,084.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,259.33/342,599.63 = 135,084.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,259.33x = 342,599.63 × 135,084.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,259.33x = 46,279,902,469.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,279,902,469.31/248,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,417.58

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