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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,552.68, 341,629.74 and 134,382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,552.68, 341,629.74 and 134,382.72 is: 185,451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,552.68 : 341,629.74 = 134,382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,552.68/341,629.74 = 134,382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,552.68x = 341,629.74 × 134,382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,552.68x = 45,909,133,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,909,133,694.09/247,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,451.98

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