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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,866.21, 342,058.05 and 134,688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,866.21, 342,058.05 and 134,688.96 is: 185,872.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,866.21 : 342,058.05 = 134,688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,866.21/342,058.05 = 134,688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,866.21x = 342,058.05 × 134,688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,866.21x = 46,071,443,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,071,443,014.13/247,866.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,872.22

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