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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,924.38, 342,134.44 and 134,747.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,924.38, 342,134.44 and 134,747.13 is: 185,950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,924.38 : 342,134.44 = 134,747.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,924.38/342,134.44 = 134,747.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,924.38x = 342,134.44 × 134,747.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,924.38x = 46,101,633,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,101,633,864.16/247,924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,950.38

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