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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,217.88, 341,158.86 and 134,039.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,217.88, 341,158.86 and 134,039.82 is: 184,973.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,217.88 : 341,158.86 = 134,039.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,217.88/341,158.86 = 134,039.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,217.88x = 341,158.86 × 134,039.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,217.88x = 45,728,872,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,728,872,185.81/247,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,973.97

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