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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,324.48, 342,695.04 and 135,154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,324.48, 342,695.04 and 135,154.56 is: 186,517.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,324.48 : 342,695.04 = 135,154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,324.48/342,695.04 = 135,154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,324.48x = 342,695.04 × 135,154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,324.48x = 46,316,797,345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,316,797,345.38/248,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,517.24

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