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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,496.30, 342,928.80 and 135,318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,496.30, 342,928.80 and 135,318.96 is: 186,742.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,496.30 : 342,928.80 = 135,318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,496.30/342,928.80 = 135,318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,496.30x = 342,928.80 × 135,318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,496.30x = 46,404,768,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,404,768,570.05/248,496.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,742.29

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