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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,935.96, 342,152.10 and 134,758.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,935.96, 342,152.10 and 134,758.44 is: 185,966.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,935.96 : 342,152.10 = 134,758.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,935.96/342,152.10 = 134,758.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,935.96x = 342,152.10 × 134,758.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,935.96x = 46,107,883,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,107,883,238.72/247,935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,966.91

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