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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,711.96, 341,844.27 and 134,534.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,711.96, 341,844.27 and 134,534.71 is: 185,658.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,711.96 : 341,844.27 = 134,534.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,711.96/341,844.27 = 134,534.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,711.96x = 341,844.27 × 134,534.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,711.96x = 45,989,918,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,989,918,020.39/247,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,658.86

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