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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,845.61, 342,026.31 and 134,668.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,845.61, 342,026.31 and 134,668.36 is: 185,841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,845.61 : 342,026.31 = 134,668.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,845.61/342,026.31 = 134,668.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,845.61x = 342,026.31 × 134,668.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,845.61x = 46,060,122,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,060,122,244.55/247,845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,841.99

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