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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,939.96, 342,157.62 and 134,762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,939.96, 342,157.62 and 134,762.44 is: 185,972.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,939.96 : 342,157.62 = 134,762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,939.96/342,157.62 = 134,762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,939.96x = 342,157.62 × 134,762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,939.96x = 46,109,995,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,109,995,735.79/247,939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,972.43

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