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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,871.39, 342,061.89 and 134,694.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,871.39, 342,061.89 and 134,694.14 is: 185,877.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,871.39 : 342,061.89 = 134,694.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,871.39/342,061.89 = 134,694.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,871.39x = 342,061.89 × 134,694.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,871.39x = 46,073,732,100.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,073,732,100.32/247,871.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,877.57

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