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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,751.52, 341,898.90 and 134,574.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,751.52, 341,898.90 and 134,574.36 is: 185,713.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,751.52 : 341,898.90 = 134,574.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,751.52/341,898.90 = 134,574.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,751.52x = 341,898.90 × 134,574.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,751.52x = 46,010,825,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,010,825,652.20/247,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,713.60

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