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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,601.06, 341,688.51 and 134,423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,601.06, 341,688.51 and 134,423.78 is: 185,504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,601.06 : 341,688.51 = 134,423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,601.06/341,688.51 = 134,423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,601.06x = 341,688.51 × 134,423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,601.06x = 45,931,061,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,931,061,096.77/247,601.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,504.30

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