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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,571, 341,648.58 and 134,393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,571, 341,648.58 and 134,393.72 is: 185,463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,571 : 341,648.58 = 134,393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,571/341,648.58 = 134,393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,571x = 341,648.58 × 134,393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,571x = 45,915,423,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,915,423,598.92/247,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,463.66

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