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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,750, 341,901.24 and 134,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,750, 341,901.24 and 134,572.72 is: 185,713.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,750 : 341,901.24 = 134,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,750/341,901.24 = 134,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,750x = 341,901.24 × 134,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,750x = 46,010,579,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,010,579,838.17/247,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,713.74

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