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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,929.42, 342,140.04 and 134,751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,929.42, 342,140.04 and 134,751.36 is: 185,955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,929.42 : 342,140.04 = 134,751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,929.42/342,140.04 = 134,751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,929.42x = 342,140.04 × 134,751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,929.42x = 46,103,835,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,103,835,700.45/247,929.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,955.49

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