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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,421.12, 341,439.60 and 134,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,421.12, 341,439.60 and 134,241.44 is: 185,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,421.12 : 341,439.60 = 134,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,421.12/341,439.60 = 134,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,421.12x = 341,439.60 × 134,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,421.12x = 45,835,343,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,835,343,577.02/247,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,252.35

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