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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,857.05, 342,044.90 and 134,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,857.05, 342,044.90 and 134,679.80 is: 185,859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,857.05 : 342,044.90 = 134,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,857.05/342,044.90 = 134,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,857.05x = 342,044.90 × 134,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,857.05x = 46,066,538,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,066,538,723.02/247,857.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,859.30

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