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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,480.26, 341,523 and 134,303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,480.26, 341,523 and 134,303.01 is: 185,338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,480.26 : 341,523 = 134,303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,480.26/341,523 = 134,303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,480.26x = 341,523 × 134,303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,480.26x = 45,867,566,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,867,566,884.23/247,480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,338.28

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