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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,460, 341,495.84 and 134,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,460, 341,495.84 and 134,283.52 is: 185,311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,460 : 341,495.84 = 134,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,460/341,495.84 = 134,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,460x = 341,495.84 × 134,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,460x = 45,857,263,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,857,263,460.56/247,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,311.82

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