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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,349.84, 342,722.52 and 135,172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,349.84, 342,722.52 and 135,172.32 is: 186,537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,349.84 : 342,722.52 = 135,172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,349.84/342,722.52 = 135,172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,349.84x = 342,722.52 × 135,172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,349.84x = 46,326,598,144.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,326,598,144.65/248,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,537.66

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