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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,452.56, 342,865.84 and 135,276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,452.56, 342,865.84 and 135,276.12 is: 186,681.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,452.56 : 342,865.84 = 135,276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,452.56/342,865.84 = 135,276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,452.56x = 342,865.84 × 135,276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,452.56x = 46,381,560,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,381,560,515.74/248,452.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,681.76

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