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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,439.91, 342,846.93 and 135,262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,439.91, 342,846.93 and 135,262.66 is: 186,662.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,439.91 : 342,846.93 = 135,262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,439.91/342,846.93 = 135,262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,439.91x = 342,846.93 × 135,262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,439.91x = 46,374,387,724.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,374,387,724.63/248,439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,662.39

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