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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,887.89, 342,085.27 and 134,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,887.89, 342,085.27 and 134,710.64 is: 185,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,887.89 : 342,085.27 = 134,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,887.89/342,085.27 = 134,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,887.89x = 342,085.27 × 134,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,887.89x = 46,082,525,656.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,082,525,656.27/247,887.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,900.67

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