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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,882.77, 342,084.75 and 134,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,882.77, 342,084.75 and 134,705.52 is: 185,897.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,882.77 : 342,084.75 = 134,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,882.77/342,084.75 = 134,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,882.77x = 342,084.75 × 134,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,882.77x = 46,080,704,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,080,704,132.82/247,882.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,897.16

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