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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,955.76, 342,177.30 and 134,778.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,955.76, 342,177.30 and 134,778.51 is: 185,993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,955.76 : 342,177.30 = 134,778.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,955.76/342,177.30 = 134,778.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,955.76x = 342,177.30 × 134,778.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,955.76x = 46,118,146,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,118,146,649.82/247,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,993.45

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