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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,891.43, 342,090.06 and 134,714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,891.43, 342,090.06 and 134,714.18 is: 185,905.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,891.43 : 342,090.06 = 134,714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,891.43/342,090.06 = 134,714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,891.43x = 342,090.06 × 134,714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,891.43x = 46,084,381,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,084,381,919.05/247,891.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,905.51

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