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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,950.84, 342,173.40 and 134,773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,950.84, 342,173.40 and 134,773.56 is: 185,988.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,950.84 : 342,173.40 = 134,773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,950.84/342,173.40 = 134,773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,950.84x = 342,173.40 × 134,773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,950.84x = 46,115,927,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,115,927,255.30/247,950.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,988.19

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