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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,912.31, 342,121.73 and 134,735.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,912.31, 342,121.73 and 134,735.06 is: 185,935.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,912.31 : 342,121.73 = 134,735.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,912.31/342,121.73 = 134,735.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,912.31x = 342,121.73 × 134,735.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,912.31x = 46,095,792,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,095,792,000.48/247,912.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,935.87

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