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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,887.72, 342,088.74 and 134,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,887.72, 342,088.74 and 134,710.56 is: 185,902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,887.72 : 342,088.74 = 134,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,887.72/342,088.74 = 134,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,887.72x = 342,088.74 × 134,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,887.72x = 46,082,965,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,082,965,735.09/247,887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,902.58

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