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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,909.40, 342,114.84 and 134,732.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,909.40, 342,114.84 and 134,732.24 is: 185,930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,909.40 : 342,114.84 = 134,732.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,909.40/342,114.84 = 134,732.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,909.40x = 342,114.84 × 134,732.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,909.40x = 46,093,898,730.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,093,898,730.44/247,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,930.42

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