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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,855.56, 342,042.83 and 134,678.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,855.56, 342,042.83 and 134,678.31 is: 185,857.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,855.56 : 342,042.83 = 134,678.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,855.56/342,042.83 = 134,678.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,855.56x = 342,042.83 × 134,678.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,855.56x = 46,065,750,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,065,750,292.02/247,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,857.24

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