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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,789.36, 341,947.40 and 134,612.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,789.36, 341,947.40 and 134,612.92 is: 185,764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,789.36 : 341,947.40 = 134,612.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,789.36/341,947.40 = 134,612.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,789.36x = 341,947.40 × 134,612.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,789.36x = 46,030,538,000.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,030,538,000.41/247,789.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,764.79

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