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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,978.17, 342,213.29 and 134,803.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,978.17, 342,213.29 and 134,803.35 is: 186,030.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,978.17 : 342,213.29 = 134,803.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,978.17/342,213.29 = 134,803.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,978.17x = 342,213.29 × 134,803.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,978.17x = 46,131,497,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,131,497,232.50/247,978.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,030.48

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