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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,426.68, 341,451 and 134,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,426.68, 341,451 and 134,251.68 is: 185,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,426.68 : 341,451 = 134,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,426.68/341,451 = 134,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,426.68x = 341,451 × 134,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,426.68x = 45,840,370,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,840,370,387.68/247,426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,268.50

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