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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,784.40, 341,942.88 and 134,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,784.40, 341,942.88 and 134,607.24 is: 185,758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,784.40 : 341,942.88 = 134,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,784.40/341,942.88 = 134,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,784.40x = 341,942.88 × 134,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,784.40x = 46,027,987,314.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027,987,314.45/247,784.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,758.21

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