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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,417.36, 341,435.98 and 134,240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,417.36, 341,435.98 and 134,240.12 is: 185,251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,417.36 : 341,435.98 = 134,240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,417.36/341,435.98 = 134,240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,417.36x = 341,435.98 × 134,240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,417.36x = 45,834,406,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,834,406,927.52/247,417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,251.38

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