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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,932.06, 342,148.50 and 134,755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,932.06, 342,148.50 and 134,755.08 is: 185,963.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,932.06 : 342,148.50 = 134,755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,932.06/342,148.50 = 134,755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,932.06x = 342,148.50 × 134,755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,932.06x = 46,106,248,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,106,248,489.38/247,932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,963.24

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