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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,732.39, 341,868.81 and 134,555.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,732.39, 341,868.81 and 134,555.14 is: 185,685.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,732.39 : 341,868.81 = 134,555.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,732.39/341,868.81 = 134,555.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,732.39x = 341,868.81 × 134,555.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,732.39x = 46,000,205,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,000,205,591.18/247,732.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,685.07

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