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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,926.96, 342,139.68 and 134,749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,926.96, 342,139.68 and 134,749.44 is: 185,954.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,926.96 : 342,139.68 = 134,749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,926.96/342,139.68 = 134,749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,926.96x = 342,139.68 × 134,749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,926.96x = 46,103,130,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,103,130,281.78/247,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,954.49

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