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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,217.44, 341,157 and 134,039.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,217.44, 341,157 and 134,039.92 is: 184,973.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,217.44 : 341,157 = 134,039.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,217.44/341,157 = 134,039.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,217.44x = 341,157 × 134,039.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,217.44x = 45,728,656,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,728,656,987.44/247,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,973.43

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