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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,891.24, 342,087.06 and 134,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,891.24, 342,087.06 and 134,711.56 is: 185,900.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,891.24 : 342,087.06 = 134,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,891.24/342,087.06 = 134,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,891.24x = 342,087.06 × 134,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,891.24x = 46,083,081,508.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,083,081,508.41/247,891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,900.40

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