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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,405.28, 342,790.56 and 135,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,405.28, 342,790.56 and 135,225.60 is: 186,606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,405.28 : 342,790.56 = 135,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,405.28/342,790.56 = 135,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,405.28x = 342,790.56 × 135,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,405.28x = 46,354,059,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,354,059,150.34/248,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,606.58

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