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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,932.72, 342,151.02 and 134,755.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,932.72, 342,151.02 and 134,755.74 is: 185,965.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,932.72 : 342,151.02 = 134,755.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,932.72/342,151.02 = 134,755.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,932.72x = 342,151.02 × 134,755.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,932.72x = 46,106,813,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,106,813,891.85/247,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,965.02

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