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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,910.40, 342,116.22 and 134,733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,910.40, 342,116.22 and 134,733.24 is: 185,931.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,910.40 : 342,116.22 = 134,733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,910.40/342,116.22 = 134,733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,910.40x = 342,116.22 × 134,733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,910.40x = 46,094,426,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,094,426,777.15/247,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,931.80

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