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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,849.88, 342,034.92 and 134,672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,849.88, 342,034.92 and 134,672.64 is: 185,849.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,849.88 : 342,034.92 = 134,672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,849.88/342,034.92 = 134,672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,849.88x = 342,034.92 × 134,672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,849.88x = 46,062,745,648.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062,745,648.59/247,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,849.38

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