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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,730.59, 341,866.33 and 134,554.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,730.59, 341,866.33 and 134,554.15 is: 185,683.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,730.59 : 341,866.33 = 134,554.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,730.59/341,866.33 = 134,554.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,730.59x = 341,866.33 × 134,554.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,730.59x = 45,999,533,446.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,999,533,446.77/247,730.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,683.70

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