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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,936.56, 342,154.71 and 134,759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,936.56, 342,154.71 and 134,759.58 is: 185,969.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,936.56 : 342,154.71 = 134,759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,936.56/342,154.71 = 134,759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,936.56x = 342,154.71 × 134,759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,936.56x = 46,108,625,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,108,625,014.62/247,936.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,969.45

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