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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,982.94, 342,219.86 and 134,808.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,982.94, 342,219.86 and 134,808.12 is: 186,037.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,982.94 : 342,219.86 = 134,808.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,982.94/342,219.86 = 134,808.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,982.94x = 342,219.86 × 134,808.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,982.94x = 46,134,013,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,134,013,568.12/247,982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,037.05

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