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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,963.26, 342,190.50 and 134,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,963.26, 342,190.50 and 134,786 is: 186,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,963.26 : 342,190.50 = 134,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,963.26/342,190.50 = 134,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,963.26x = 342,190.50 × 134,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,963.26x = 46,122,488,733
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122,488,733/247,963.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,005.33

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