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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,234.80, 370,852.20 and 134,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,234.80, 370,852.20 and 134,871.60 is: 202,307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,234.80 : 370,852.20 = 134,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,234.80/370,852.20 = 134,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,234.80x = 370,852.20 × 134,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,234.80x = 50,017,429,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,017,429,577.52/247,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,307.40

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