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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,997.64, 342,239.16 and 134,822.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,997.64, 342,239.16 and 134,822.82 is: 186,056.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,997.64 : 342,239.16 = 134,822.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,997.64/342,239.16 = 134,822.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,997.64x = 342,239.16 × 134,822.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,997.64x = 46,141,648,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,141,648,665.63/247,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,056.81

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