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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,238.82, 341,189.72 and 134,061.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,238.82, 341,189.72 and 134,061.57 is: 185,005.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,238.82 : 341,189.72 = 134,061.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,238.82/341,189.72 = 134,061.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,238.82x = 341,189.72 × 134,061.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,238.82x = 45,740,428,860.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,740,428,860.75/247,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,005.04

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