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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,845.87, 342,029.40 and 134,668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,845.87, 342,029.40 and 134,668.62 is: 185,843.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,845.87 : 342,029.40 = 134,668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,845.87/342,029.40 = 134,668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,845.87x = 342,029.40 × 134,668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,845.87x = 46,060,627,297.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,060,627,297.43/247,845.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,843.84

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