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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,924.02, 342,135.19 and 134,746.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,924.02, 342,135.19 and 134,746.78 is: 185,950.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,924.02 : 342,135.19 = 134,746.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,924.02/342,135.19 = 134,746.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,924.02x = 342,135.19 × 134,746.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,924.02x = 46,101,615,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,101,615,177.19/247,924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,950.58

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