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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,869.52, 342,059.97 and 134,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,869.52, 342,059.97 and 134,692 is: 185,874.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,869.52 : 342,059.97 = 134,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,869.52/342,059.97 = 134,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,869.52x = 342,059.97 × 134,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,869.52x = 46,072,741,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072,741,479.24/247,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,874.98

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