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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,459.68, 341,500.92 and 134,282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,459.68, 341,500.92 and 134,282.48 is: 185,313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,459.68 : 341,500.92 = 134,282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,459.68/341,500.92 = 134,282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,459.68x = 341,500.92 × 134,282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,459.68x = 45,857,590,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,857,590,459.88/247,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,313.38

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