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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,336.50, 342,704.37 and 135,160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,336.50, 342,704.37 and 135,160.06 is: 186,520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,336.50 : 342,704.37 = 135,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,336.50/342,704.37 = 135,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,336.50x = 342,704.37 × 135,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,336.50x = 46,319,943,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,319,943,211.46/248,336.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,520.88

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