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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,375.64, 342,760.50 and 135,198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,375.64, 342,760.50 and 135,198.12 is: 186,574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,375.64 : 342,760.50 = 135,198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,375.64/342,760.50 = 135,198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,375.64x = 342,760.50 × 135,198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,375.64x = 46,340,575,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,340,575,210.26/248,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,574.56

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