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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,944.96, 342,164.52 and 134,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,944.96, 342,164.52 and 134,767.44 is: 185,979.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,944.96 : 342,164.52 = 134,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,944.96/342,164.52 = 134,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,944.96x = 342,164.52 × 134,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,944.96x = 46,112,636,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,112,636,419.23/247,944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,979.33

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