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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,996.20, 342,238.14 and 134,821.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,996.20, 342,238.14 and 134,821.38 is: 186,055.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,996.20 : 342,238.14 = 134,821.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,996.20/342,238.14 = 134,821.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,996.20x = 342,238.14 × 134,821.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,996.20x = 46,141,018,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,141,018,323.43/247,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,055.34

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