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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,580, 341,659.56 and 134,401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,580, 341,659.56 and 134,401.94 is: 185,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,580 : 341,659.56 = 134,401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,580/341,659.56 = 134,401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,580x = 341,659.56 × 134,401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,580x = 45,919,707,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,919,707,683.55/247,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,474.22

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