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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,257, 341,214.66 and 134,079.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,257, 341,214.66 and 134,079.84 is: 185,030.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,257 : 341,214.66 = 134,079.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,257/341,214.66 = 134,079.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,257x = 341,214.66 × 134,079.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,257x = 45,750,007,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,750,007,018.45/247,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,030.18

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