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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,966.40, 342,189.60 and 134,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,966.40, 342,189.60 and 134,792 is: 186,010.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,966.40 : 342,189.60 = 134,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,966.40/342,189.60 = 134,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,966.40x = 342,189.60 × 134,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,966.40x = 46,124,420,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,124,420,563.20/247,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,010.77

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