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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,854.49, 342,038.53 and 134,677.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,854.49, 342,038.53 and 134,677.24 is: 185,854.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,854.49 : 342,038.53 = 134,677.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,854.49/342,038.53 = 134,677.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,854.49x = 342,038.53 × 134,677.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,854.49x = 46,064,805,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,064,805,194.06/247,854.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,854.23

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