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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,523.86, 341,573.79 and 134,344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,523.86, 341,573.79 and 134,344.18 is: 185,390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,523.86 : 341,573.79 = 134,344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,523.86/341,573.79 = 134,344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,523.86x = 341,573.79 × 134,344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,523.86x = 45,888,450,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,888,450,727.04/247,523.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,390.01

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