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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,857.69, 342,045.77 and 134,680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,857.69, 342,045.77 and 134,680.44 is: 185,860.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,857.69 : 342,045.77 = 134,680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,857.69/342,045.77 = 134,680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,857.69x = 342,045.77 × 134,680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,857.69x = 46,066,874,130.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,066,874,130.34/247,857.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,860.18

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