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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,995.60, 342,217.08 and 134,815.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,995.60, 342,217.08 and 134,815.92 is: 186,036.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,995.60 : 342,217.08 = 134,815.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,995.60/342,217.08 = 134,815.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,995.60x = 342,217.08 × 134,815.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,995.60x = 46,136,310,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,136,310,479.91/247,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,036.81

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