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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,838.92, 342,020.82 and 134,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,838.92, 342,020.82 and 134,663.56 is: 185,837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,838.92 : 342,020.82 = 134,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,838.92/342,020.82 = 134,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,838.92x = 342,020.82 × 134,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,838.92x = 46,057,741,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,057,741,215.32/247,838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,837.40

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