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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,923.76, 342,133.17 and 134,746.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,923.76, 342,133.17 and 134,746.51 is: 185,949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,923.76 : 342,133.17 = 134,746.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,923.76/342,133.17 = 134,746.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,923.76x = 342,133.17 × 134,746.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,923.76x = 46,101,250,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,101,250,612.74/247,923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,949.30

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