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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,944, 342,161.44 and 134,767.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,944, 342,161.44 and 134,767.36 is: 185,978.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,944 : 342,161.44 = 134,767.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,944/342,161.44 = 134,767.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,944x = 342,161.44 × 134,767.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,944x = 46,112,193,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,112,193,962.60/247,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,978.26

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