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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,796.73, 341,961.89 and 134,620.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,796.73, 341,961.89 and 134,620.29 is: 185,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,796.73 : 341,961.89 = 134,620.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,796.73/341,961.89 = 134,620.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,796.73x = 341,961.89 × 134,620.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,796.73x = 46,035,008,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,035,008,127.65/247,796.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,777.30

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