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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,418, 342,817.65 and 135,241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,418, 342,817.65 and 135,241.56 is: 186,633.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,418 : 342,817.65 = 135,241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,418/342,817.65 = 135,241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,418x = 342,817.65 × 135,241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,418x = 46,363,193,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363,193,781.53/248,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,633.79

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