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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,904.47, 342,098.53 and 134,724.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,904.47, 342,098.53 and 134,724.79 is: 185,914.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,904.47 : 342,098.53 = 134,724.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,904.47/342,098.53 = 134,724.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,904.47x = 342,098.53 × 134,724.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,904.47x = 46,089,152,613.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,089,152,613.56/247,904.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,914.97

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