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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,386.28, 342,764.34 and 135,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,386.28, 342,764.34 and 135,206.60 is: 186,580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,386.28 : 342,764.34 = 135,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,386.28/342,764.34 = 135,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,386.28x = 342,764.34 × 135,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,386.28x = 46,344,001,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,344,001,012.64/248,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,580.36

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