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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,908.96, 342,114.21 and 134,731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,908.96, 342,114.21 and 134,731.68 is: 185,929.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,908.96 : 342,114.21 = 134,731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,908.96/342,114.21 = 134,731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,908.96x = 342,114.21 × 134,731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,908.96x = 46,093,622,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,093,622,265.17/247,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,929.63

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