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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,714.20, 341,839.98 and 134,534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,714.20, 341,839.98 and 134,534.52 is: 185,654.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,714.20 : 341,839.98 = 134,534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,714.20/341,839.98 = 134,534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,714.20x = 341,839.98 × 134,534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,714.20x = 45,989,277,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,989,277,626.11/247,714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,654.59

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