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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,872.39, 342,063.27 and 134,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,872.39, 342,063.27 and 134,695.14 is: 185,878.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,872.39 : 342,063.27 = 134,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,872.39/342,063.27 = 134,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,872.39x = 342,063.27 × 134,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,872.39x = 46,074,260,041.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,074,260,041.51/247,872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,878.95

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