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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,826.78, 341,996.74 and 134,648.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,826.78, 341,996.74 and 134,648.72 is: 185,812.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,826.78 : 341,996.74 = 134,648.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,826.78/341,996.74 = 134,648.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,826.78x = 341,996.74 × 134,648.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,826.78x = 46,049,423,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,049,423,285.17/247,826.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,812.94

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