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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,367.60, 342,745.56 and 135,190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,367.60, 342,745.56 and 135,190.08 is: 186,561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,367.60 : 342,745.56 = 135,190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,367.60/342,745.56 = 135,190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,367.60x = 342,745.56 × 135,190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,367.60x = 46,335,799,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,335,799,676.04/248,367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,561.37

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