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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,782.84, 341,938.44 and 134,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,782.84, 341,938.44 and 134,606.40 is: 185,755.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,782.84 : 341,938.44 = 134,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,782.84/341,938.44 = 134,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,782.84x = 341,938.44 × 134,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,782.84x = 46,027,102,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027,102,430.02/247,782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,755.81

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