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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,472.08, 341,509.74 and 134,294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,472.08, 341,509.74 and 134,294.82 is: 185,325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,472.08 : 341,509.74 = 134,294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,472.08/341,509.74 = 134,294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,472.08x = 341,509.74 × 134,294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,472.08x = 45,862,989,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,862,989,061.55/247,472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,325.91

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