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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,878.45, 342,074.43 and 134,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,878.45, 342,074.43 and 134,701.20 is: 185,888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,878.45 : 342,074.43 = 134,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,878.45/342,074.43 = 134,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,878.45x = 342,074.43 × 134,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,878.45x = 46,077,836,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,077,836,210.32/247,878.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,888.83

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