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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,858.83, 342,047.24 and 134,681.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,858.83, 342,047.24 and 134,681.58 is: 185,861.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,858.83 : 342,047.24 = 134,681.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,858.83/342,047.24 = 134,681.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,858.83x = 342,047.24 × 134,681.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,858.83x = 46,067,462,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,067,462,044.43/247,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,861.69

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