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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,705.20, 341,827.56 and 134,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,705.20, 341,827.56 and 134,525.52 is: 185,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,705.20 : 341,827.56 = 134,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,705.20/341,827.56 = 134,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,705.20x = 341,827.56 × 134,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,705.20x = 45,984,530,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,984,530,259.33/247,705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,642.17

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