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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,647.78, 341,755.20 and 134,470.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,647.78, 341,755.20 and 134,470.53 is: 185,570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,647.78 : 341,755.20 = 134,470.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,647.78/341,755.20 = 134,470.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,647.78x = 341,755.20 × 134,470.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,647.78x = 45,956,002,874.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956,002,874.26/247,647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,570.02

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