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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,932.56, 342,149.19 and 134,755.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,932.56, 342,149.19 and 134,755.58 is: 185,963.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,932.56 : 342,149.19 = 134,755.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,932.56/342,149.19 = 134,755.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,932.56x = 342,149.19 × 134,755.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,932.56x = 46,106,512,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,106,512,544.98/247,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,963.93

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