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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,849.62, 342,034.58 and 134,672.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,849.62, 342,034.58 and 134,672.37 is: 185,849.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,849.62 : 342,034.58 = 134,672.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,849.62/342,034.58 = 134,672.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,849.62x = 342,034.58 × 134,672.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,849.62x = 46,062,606,837.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062,606,837.19/247,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,849.01

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