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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,470.88, 342,888.36 and 135,293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,470.88, 342,888.36 and 135,293.36 is: 186,704.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,470.88 : 342,888.36 = 135,293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,470.88/342,888.36 = 135,293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,470.88x = 342,888.36 × 135,293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,470.88x = 46,390,518,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,390,518,329.29/248,470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,704.04

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