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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,788.90, 341,949.09 and 134,611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,788.90, 341,949.09 and 134,611.74 is: 185,764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,788.90 : 341,949.09 = 134,611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,788.90/341,949.09 = 134,611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,788.90x = 341,949.09 × 134,611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,788.90x = 46,030,361,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,030,361,996.32/247,788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,764.42

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