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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,968.56, 342,198.60 and 134,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,968.56, 342,198.60 and 134,791.04 is: 186,012.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,968.56 : 342,198.60 = 134,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,968.56/342,198.60 = 134,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,968.56x = 342,198.60 × 134,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,968.56x = 46,125,305,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125,305,180.54/247,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,012.72

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