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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,760, 341,915.04 and 134,582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,760, 341,915.04 and 134,582.72 is: 185,727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,760 : 341,915.04 = 134,582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,760/341,915.04 = 134,582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,760x = 341,915.04 × 134,582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,760x = 46,015,856,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,015,856,092.11/247,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,727.54

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