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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,656.96, 341,767.08 and 134,479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,656.96, 341,767.08 and 134,479.72 is: 185,582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,656.96 : 341,767.08 = 134,479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,656.96/341,767.08 = 134,479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,656.96x = 341,767.08 × 134,479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,656.96x = 45,960,741,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,960,741,223.62/247,656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,582.27

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