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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,879.02, 342,073.08 and 134,701.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,879.02, 342,073.08 and 134,701.50 is: 185,888.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,879.02 : 342,073.08 = 134,701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,879.02/342,073.08 = 134,701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,879.02x = 342,073.08 × 134,701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,879.02x = 46,077,756,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,077,756,985.62/247,879.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,888.09

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