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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,525.08, 341,585 and 134,347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,525.08, 341,585 and 134,347.88 is: 185,400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,525.08 : 341,585 = 134,347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,525.08/341,585 = 134,347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,525.08x = 341,585 × 134,347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,525.08x = 45,891,220,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,891,220,589.80/247,525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,400.29

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