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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,856.98, 342,041.99 and 134,679.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,856.98, 342,041.99 and 134,679.74 is: 185,857.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,856.98 : 342,041.99 = 134,679.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,856.98/342,041.99 = 134,679.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,856.98x = 342,041.99 × 134,679.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,856.98x = 46,066,126,282.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,066,126,282.28/247,856.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,857.69

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