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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,214.94, 341,153.55 and 134,037.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,214.94, 341,153.55 and 134,037.42 is: 184,969.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,214.94 : 341,153.55 = 134,037.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,214.94/341,153.55 = 134,037.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,214.94x = 341,153.55 × 134,037.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,214.94x = 45,727,341,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,727,341,665.84/247,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,969.98

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