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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,498.78, 341,546.30 and 134,321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,498.78, 341,546.30 and 134,321.52 is: 185,362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,498.78 : 341,546.30 = 134,321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,498.78/341,546.30 = 134,321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,498.78x = 341,546.30 × 134,321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,498.78x = 45,877,018,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,877,018,166.38/247,498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,362.60

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