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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,521.08, 341,579.46 and 134,343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,521.08, 341,579.46 and 134,343.86 is: 185,394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,521.08 : 341,579.46 = 134,343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,521.08/341,579.46 = 134,343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,521.08x = 341,579.46 × 134,343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,521.08x = 45,889,103,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,889,103,153.12/247,521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,394.73

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