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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,792.72, 341,946.48 and 134,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,792.72, 341,946.48 and 134,615.20 is: 185,764.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,792.72 : 341,946.48 = 134,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,792.72/341,946.48 = 134,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,792.72x = 341,946.48 × 134,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,792.72x = 46,031,193,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,031,193,794.50/247,792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,764.92

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