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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,378.26, 342,762.04 and 135,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,378.26, 342,762.04 and 135,201 is: 186,577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,378.26 : 342,762.04 = 135,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,378.26/342,762.04 = 135,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,378.26x = 342,762.04 × 135,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,378.26x = 46,341,770,570.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,341,770,570.04/248,378.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,577.40

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