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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,716.08, 341,847.89 and 134,538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,716.08, 341,847.89 and 134,538.02 is: 185,662.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,716.08 : 341,847.89 = 134,538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,716.08/341,847.89 = 134,538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,716.08x = 341,847.89 × 134,538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,716.08x = 45,991,538,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,991,538,261.78/247,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,662.30

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