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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,845.88, 342,029.38 and 134,668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,845.88, 342,029.38 and 134,668.62 is: 185,843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,845.88 : 342,029.38 = 134,668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,845.88/342,029.38 = 134,668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,845.88x = 342,029.38 × 134,668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,845.88x = 46,060,624,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,060,624,604.06/247,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,843.82

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