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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,508.48, 342,942.24 and 135,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,508.48, 342,942.24 and 135,328.80 is: 186,754.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,508.48 : 342,942.24 = 135,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,508.48/342,942.24 = 135,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,508.48x = 342,942.24 × 135,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,508.48x = 46,409,961,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,409,961,808.51/248,508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,754.04

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