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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,896.22, 342,100.47 and 134,719.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,896.22, 342,100.47 and 134,719.06 is: 185,914.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,896.22 : 342,100.47 = 134,719.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,896.22/342,100.47 = 134,719.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,896.22x = 342,100.47 × 134,719.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,896.22x = 46,087,453,743.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,087,453,743.96/247,896.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,914.31

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