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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,537.32, 372,458.46 and 134,438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,537.32, 372,458.46 and 134,438.82 is: 201,470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,537.32 : 372,458.46 = 134,438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,537.32/372,458.46 = 134,438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,537.32x = 372,458.46 × 134,438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,537.32x = 50,072,875,861.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072,875,861.42/248,537.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,470.25

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