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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,731.39, 341,867.43 and 134,554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,731.39, 341,867.43 and 134,554.14 is: 185,683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,731.39 : 341,867.43 = 134,554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,731.39/341,867.43 = 134,554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,731.39x = 341,867.43 × 134,554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,731.39x = 45,999,678,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,999,678,037.66/247,731.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,683.69

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