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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,332.50, 342,698.85 and 135,156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,332.50, 342,698.85 and 135,156.06 is: 186,515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,332.50 : 342,698.85 = 135,156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,332.50/342,698.85 = 135,156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,332.50x = 342,698.85 × 135,156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,332.50x = 46,317,826,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,317,826,332.53/248,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,515.36

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