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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,718.52, 341,853.33 and 134,541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,718.52, 341,853.33 and 134,541.27 is: 185,667.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,718.52 : 341,853.33 = 134,541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,718.52/341,853.33 = 134,541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,718.52x = 341,853.33 × 134,541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,718.52x = 45,993,381,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993,381,171.93/247,718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,667.92

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