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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,315.94, 342,665.37 and 135,138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,315.94, 342,665.37 and 135,138.42 is: 186,485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,315.94 : 342,665.37 = 135,138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,315.94/342,665.37 = 135,138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,315.94x = 342,665.37 × 135,138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,315.94x = 46,307,256,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,307,256,690.52/248,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,485.24

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