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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,992.04, 342,215.94 and 134,814.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,992.04, 342,215.94 and 134,814.28 is: 186,036.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,992.04 : 342,215.94 = 134,814.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,992.04/342,215.94 = 134,814.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,992.04x = 342,215.94 × 134,814.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,992.04x = 46,135,595,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,135,595,555.62/247,992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,036.60

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