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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,756.56, 341,902.44 and 134,578.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,756.56, 341,902.44 and 134,578.32 is: 185,717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,756.56 : 341,902.44 = 134,578.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,756.56/341,902.44 = 134,578.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,756.56x = 341,902.44 × 134,578.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,756.56x = 46,012,655,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,012,655,979.10/247,756.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,717.21

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