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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,931.06, 342,147.12 and 134,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,931.06, 342,147.12 and 134,754.08 is: 185,961.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,931.06 : 342,147.12 = 134,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,931.06/342,147.12 = 134,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,931.06x = 342,147.12 × 134,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,931.06x = 46,105,720,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,105,720,380.25/247,931.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,961.86

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