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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,712.58, 341,845.11 and 134,535.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,712.58, 341,845.11 and 134,535.33 is: 185,659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,712.58 : 341,845.11 = 134,535.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,712.58/341,845.11 = 134,535.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,712.58x = 341,845.11 × 134,535.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,712.58x = 45,990,244,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,990,244,682.74/247,712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,659.71

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