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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,927.38, 342,138.58 and 134,750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,927.38, 342,138.58 and 134,750.14 is: 185,954.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,927.38 : 342,138.58 = 134,750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,927.38/342,138.58 = 134,750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,927.38x = 342,138.58 × 134,750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,927.38x = 46,103,221,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,103,221,554.40/247,927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,954.54

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