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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,852.88, 342,039.06 and 134,675.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,852.88, 342,039.06 and 134,675.62 is: 185,853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,852.88 : 342,039.06 = 134,675.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,852.88/342,039.06 = 134,675.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,852.88x = 342,039.06 × 134,675.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,852.88x = 46,064,322,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,064,322,469.72/247,852.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,853.49

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