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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,996.24, 342,227.40 and 134,816.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,996.24, 342,227.40 and 134,816.08 is: 186,042.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,996.24 : 342,227.40 = 134,816.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,996.24/342,227.40 = 134,816.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,996.24x = 342,227.40 × 134,816.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,996.24x = 46,137,756,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,137,756,536.59/247,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,042.16

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