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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,878.60, 342,071.62 and 134,701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,878.60, 342,071.62 and 134,701.32 is: 185,887.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,878.60 : 342,071.62 = 134,701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,878.60/342,071.62 = 134,701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,878.60x = 342,071.62 × 134,701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,878.60x = 46,077,498,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,077,498,748.54/247,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,887.36

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