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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,457.42, 341,492.21 and 134,280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,457.42, 341,492.21 and 134,280.18 is: 185,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,457.42 : 341,492.21 = 134,280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,457.42/341,492.21 = 134,280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,457.42x = 341,492.21 × 134,280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,457.42x = 45,855,635,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,855,635,427.40/247,457.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,307.17

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