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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,317.94, 342,668.13 and 135,140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,317.94, 342,668.13 and 135,140.42 is: 186,488.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,317.94 : 342,668.13 = 135,140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,317.94/342,668.13 = 135,140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,317.94x = 342,668.13 × 135,140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,317.94x = 46,308,315,008.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,308,315,008.81/248,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,488.00

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