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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,215.88, 341,156.10 and 134,037.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,215.88, 341,156.10 and 134,037.82 is: 184,971.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,215.88 : 341,156.10 = 134,037.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,215.88/341,156.10 = 134,037.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,215.88x = 341,156.10 × 134,037.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,215.88x = 45,727,819,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,727,819,923.70/247,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,971.21

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