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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,616.15, 341,704.98 and 134,438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,616.15, 341,704.98 and 134,438.90 is: 185,522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,616.15 : 341,704.98 = 134,438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,616.15/341,704.98 = 134,438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,616.15x = 341,704.98 × 134,438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,616.15x = 45,938,441,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,938,441,635.72/247,616.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,522.80

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