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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,909.88, 342,115.45 and 134,732.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,909.88, 342,115.45 and 134,732.63 is: 185,930.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,909.88 : 342,115.45 = 134,732.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,909.88/342,115.45 = 134,732.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,909.88x = 342,115.45 × 134,732.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,909.88x = 46,094,114,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,094,114,860.59/247,909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,930.93

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