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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,860.21, 342,049.77 and 134,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,860.21, 342,049.77 and 134,682.96 is: 185,863.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,860.21 : 342,049.77 = 134,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,860.21/342,049.77 = 134,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,860.21x = 342,049.77 × 134,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,860.21x = 46,068,275,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,068,275,490.92/247,860.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,863.94

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