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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,898.16, 342,099.48 and 134,720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,898.16, 342,099.48 and 134,720.56 is: 185,914.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,898.16 : 342,099.48 = 134,720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,898.16/342,099.48 = 134,720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,898.16x = 342,099.48 × 134,720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,898.16x = 46,087,833,521.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,087,833,521.31/247,898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,914.38

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