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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,954.26, 342,175.23 and 134,777.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,954.26, 342,175.23 and 134,777.01 is: 185,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,954.26 : 342,175.23 = 134,777.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,954.26/342,175.23 = 134,777.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,954.26x = 342,175.23 × 134,777.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,954.26x = 46,117,354,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,117,354,395.46/247,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,991.38

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