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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,396.28, 342,785.16 and 135,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,396.28, 342,785.16 and 135,218.76 is: 186,600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,396.28 : 342,785.16 = 135,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,396.28/342,785.16 = 135,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,396.28x = 342,785.16 × 135,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,396.28x = 46,350,984,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,350,984,281.60/248,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,600.96

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