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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,895.93, 342,096.27 and 134,718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,895.93, 342,096.27 and 134,718.68 is: 185,911.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,895.93 : 342,096.27 = 134,718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,895.93/342,096.27 = 134,718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,895.93x = 342,096.27 × 134,718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,895.93x = 46,086,757,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,086,757,927.32/247,895.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,911.72

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