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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,893.89, 342,093.56 and 134,716.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,893.89, 342,093.56 and 134,716.64 is: 185,908.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,893.89 : 342,093.56 = 134,716.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,893.89/342,093.56 = 134,716.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,893.89x = 342,093.56 × 134,716.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,893.89x = 46,085,692,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,085,692,584.79/247,893.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,908.95

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