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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,420.64, 342,818.32 and 135,243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,420.64, 342,818.32 and 135,243.12 is: 186,634.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,420.64 : 342,818.32 = 135,243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,420.64/342,818.32 = 135,243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,420.64x = 342,818.32 × 135,243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,420.64x = 46,363,819,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363,819,189.96/248,420.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,634.33

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