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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,661.41, 341,769.72 and 134,484.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,661.41, 341,769.72 and 134,484.97 is: 185,587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,661.41 : 341,769.72 = 134,484.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,661.41/341,769.72 = 134,484.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,661.41x = 341,769.72 × 134,484.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,661.41x = 45,962,890,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,962,890,541.11/247,661.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,587.62

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