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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,428.56, 342,832.20 and 135,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,428.56, 342,832.20 and 135,252 is: 186,648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,428.56 : 342,832.20 = 135,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,428.56/342,832.20 = 135,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,428.56x = 342,832.20 × 135,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,428.56x = 46,368,740,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,368,740,714.40/248,428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,648.19

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