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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,608.78, 341,700.11 and 134,431.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,608.78, 341,700.11 and 134,431.54 is: 185,515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,608.78 : 341,700.11 = 134,431.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,608.78/341,700.11 = 134,431.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,608.78x = 341,700.11 × 134,431.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,608.78x = 45,935,272,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,935,272,005.47/247,608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,515.52

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