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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,513.11, 341,568 and 134,335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,513.11, 341,568 and 134,335.86 is: 185,383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,513.11 : 341,568 = 134,335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,513.11/341,568 = 134,335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,513.11x = 341,568 × 134,335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,513.11x = 45,884,831,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,884,831,028.48/247,513.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,383.44

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