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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,879.60, 342,073 and 134,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,879.60, 342,073 and 134,702.32 is: 185,888.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,879.60 : 342,073 = 134,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,879.60/342,073 = 134,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,879.60x = 342,073 × 134,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,879.60x = 46,078,026,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,078,026,709.36/247,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,888.74

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