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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,972.56, 342,204.12 and 134,795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,972.56, 342,204.12 and 134,795.04 is: 186,018.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,972.56 : 342,204.12 = 134,795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,972.56/342,204.12 = 134,795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,972.56x = 342,204.12 × 134,795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,972.56x = 46,127,418,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,127,418,043.56/247,972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,018.24

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