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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,422.62, 342,829.38 and 135,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,422.62, 342,829.38 and 135,251.58 is: 186,650.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,422.62 : 342,829.38 = 135,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,422.62/342,829.38 = 135,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,422.62x = 342,829.38 × 135,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,422.62x = 46,368,215,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,368,215,315.42/248,422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,650.54

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