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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,858.97, 342,047.43 and 134,681.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,858.97, 342,047.43 and 134,681.72 is: 185,861.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,858.97 : 342,047.43 = 134,681.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,858.97/342,047.43 = 134,681.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,858.97x = 342,047.43 × 134,681.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,858.97x = 46,067,536,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,067,536,193.98/247,858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,861.89

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