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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,424.62, 342,832.14 and 135,253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,424.62, 342,832.14 and 135,253.58 is: 186,653.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,424.62 : 342,832.14 = 135,253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,424.62/342,832.14 = 135,253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,424.62x = 342,832.14 × 135,253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,424.62x = 46,369,274,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,369,274,274.06/248,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,653.30

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