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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,870.84, 342,061.50 and 134,693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,870.84, 342,061.50 and 134,693.32 is: 185,876.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,870.84 : 342,061.50 = 134,693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,870.84/342,061.50 = 134,693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,870.84x = 342,061.50 × 134,693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,870.84x = 46,073,399,079.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,073,399,079.18/247,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,876.64

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