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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,529.03, 341,590.72 and 134,351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,529.03, 341,590.72 and 134,351.78 is: 185,405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,529.03 : 341,590.72 = 134,351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,529.03/341,590.72 = 134,351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,529.03x = 341,590.72 × 134,351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,529.03x = 45,893,321,263.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,893,321,263.48/247,529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,405.81

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