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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,852.71, 342,039.42 and 134,675.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,852.71, 342,039.42 and 134,675.46 is: 185,853.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,852.71 : 342,039.42 = 134,675.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,852.71/342,039.42 = 134,675.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,852.71x = 342,039.42 × 134,675.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,852.71x = 46,064,316,226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,064,316,226.63/247,852.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,853.59

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