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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,464.96, 341,502.60 and 134,287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,464.96, 341,502.60 and 134,287.74 is: 185,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,464.96 : 341,502.60 = 134,287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,464.96/341,502.60 = 134,287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,464.96x = 341,502.60 × 134,287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,464.96x = 45,859,612,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,859,612,358.12/247,464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,317.60

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