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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,218.56, 341,158.32 and 134,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,218.56, 341,158.32 and 134,038.88 is: 184,971.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,218.56 : 341,158.32 = 134,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,218.56/341,158.32 = 134,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,218.56x = 341,158.32 × 134,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,218.56x = 45,728,479,115.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,728,479,115.48/247,218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,971.87

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