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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,953.96, 342,176.94 and 134,776.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,953.96, 342,176.94 and 134,776.44 is: 185,991.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,953.96 : 342,176.94 = 134,776.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,953.96/342,176.94 = 134,776.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,953.96x = 342,176.94 × 134,776.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,953.96x = 46,117,389,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,117,389,823.29/247,953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,991.75

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