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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,882.02, 342,075.56 and 134,704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,882.02, 342,075.56 and 134,704.76 is: 185,891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,882.02 : 342,075.56 = 134,704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,882.02/342,075.56 = 134,704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,882.02x = 342,075.56 × 134,704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,882.02x = 46,079,206,211.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,079,206,211.67/247,882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,891.68

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