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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,925.38, 342,135.82 and 134,748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,925.38, 342,135.82 and 134,748.14 is: 185,951.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,925.38 : 342,135.82 = 134,748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,925.38/342,135.82 = 134,748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,925.38x = 342,135.82 × 134,748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,925.38x = 46,102,165,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,102,165,372.37/247,925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,951.78

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