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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,534.30, 342,981.24 and 135,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,534.30, 342,981.24 and 135,356.96 is: 186,794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,534.30 : 342,981.24 = 135,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,534.30/342,981.24 = 135,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,534.30x = 342,981.24 × 135,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,534.30x = 46,424,897,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,424,897,983.43/248,534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,794.73

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