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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,005.18, 340,867.18 and 133,827.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,005.18, 340,867.18 and 133,827.93 is: 184,682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,005.18 : 340,867.18 = 133,827.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,005.18/340,867.18 = 133,827.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,005.18x = 340,867.18 × 133,827.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,005.18x = 45,617,549,096.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617,549,096.47/247,005.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,682.56

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