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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,419, 342,819.03 and 135,242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,419, 342,819.03 and 135,242.56 is: 186,635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,419 : 342,819.03 = 135,242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,419/342,819.03 = 135,242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,419x = 342,819.03 × 135,242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,419x = 46,363,723,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363,723,233.92/248,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,635.17

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