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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,457.93, 341,492.88 and 134,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,457.93, 341,492.88 and 134,280.68 is: 185,307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,457.93 : 341,492.88 = 134,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,457.93/341,492.88 = 134,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,457.93x = 341,492.88 × 134,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,457.93x = 45,855,896,141.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,855,896,141.56/247,457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,307.85

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