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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,869.39, 342,059.13 and 134,692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,869.39, 342,059.13 and 134,692.14 is: 185,874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,869.39 : 342,059.13 = 134,692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,869.39/342,059.13 = 134,692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,869.39x = 342,059.13 × 134,692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,869.39x = 46,072,676,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072,676,226.24/247,869.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,874.81

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