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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,399.12, 342,792.36 and 135,221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,399.12, 342,792.36 and 135,221.84 is: 186,607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,399.12 : 342,792.36 = 135,221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,399.12/342,792.36 = 135,221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,399.12x = 342,792.36 × 135,221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,399.12x = 46,353,013,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,353,013,657.14/248,399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,607.00

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