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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,918.52, 342,127.60 and 134,741.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,918.52, 342,127.60 and 134,741.27 is: 185,942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,918.52 : 342,127.60 = 134,741.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,918.52/342,127.60 = 134,741.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,918.52x = 342,127.60 × 134,741.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,918.52x = 46,098,707,844.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,098,707,844.52/247,918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,942.98

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