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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,421.64, 342,819.70 and 135,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,421.64, 342,819.70 and 135,244.12 is: 186,635.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,421.64 : 342,819.70 = 135,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,421.64/342,819.70 = 135,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,421.64x = 342,819.70 × 135,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,421.64x = 46,364,348,645.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,364,348,645.16/248,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,635.71

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