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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,439.41, 342,846.24 and 135,262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,439.41, 342,846.24 and 135,262.16 is: 186,661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,439.41 : 342,846.24 = 135,262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,439.41/342,846.24 = 135,262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,439.41x = 342,846.24 × 135,262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,439.41x = 46,374,122,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,374,122,970.28/248,439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,661.70

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