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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,005.15, 340,867.14 and 133,827.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,005.15, 340,867.14 and 133,827.90 is: 184,682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,005.15 : 340,867.14 = 133,827.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,005.15/340,867.14 = 133,827.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,005.15x = 340,867.14 × 133,827.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,005.15x = 45,617,533,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617,533,525.21/247,005.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,682.52

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