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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,536.82, 372,457.71 and 134,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,536.82, 372,457.71 and 134,438.32 is: 201,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,536.82 : 372,457.71 = 134,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,536.82/372,457.71 = 134,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,536.82x = 372,457.71 × 134,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,536.82x = 50,072,586,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072,586,941.16/248,536.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,469.50

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