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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,935.42, 342,148.32 and 134,757.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,935.42, 342,148.32 and 134,757.36 is: 185,963.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,935.42 : 342,148.32 = 134,757.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,935.42/342,148.32 = 134,757.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,935.42x = 342,148.32 × 134,757.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,935.42x = 46,107,004,331.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,107,004,331.64/247,935.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,963.77

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