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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,857.97, 342,046.05 and 134,680.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,857.97, 342,046.05 and 134,680.72 is: 185,860.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,857.97 : 342,046.05 = 134,680.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,857.97/342,046.05 = 134,680.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,857.97x = 342,046.05 × 134,680.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,857.97x = 46,067,007,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,067,007,613.75/247,857.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,860.51

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