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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,884.39, 342,079.83 and 134,707.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,884.39, 342,079.83 and 134,707.14 is: 185,895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,884.39 : 342,079.83 = 134,707.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,884.39/342,079.83 = 134,707.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,884.39x = 342,079.83 × 134,707.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,884.39x = 46,080,595,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,080,595,550.99/247,884.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,895.51

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