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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,878.14, 342,070.22 and 134,700.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,878.14, 342,070.22 and 134,700.89 is: 185,886.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,878.14 : 342,070.22 = 134,700.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,878.14/342,070.22 = 134,700.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,878.14x = 342,070.22 × 134,700.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,878.14x = 46,077,161,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,077,161,702.90/247,878.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,886.35

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