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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,412.80, 342,810.96 and 135,236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,412.80, 342,810.96 and 135,236.36 is: 186,626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,412.80 : 342,810.96 = 135,236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,412.80/342,810.96 = 135,236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,412.80x = 342,810.96 × 135,236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,412.80x = 46,360,506,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,360,506,398.51/248,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,626.88

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