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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,016.11, 340,882.45 and 133,838.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,016.11, 340,882.45 and 133,838.86 is: 184,697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,016.11 : 340,882.45 = 133,838.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,016.11/340,882.45 = 133,838.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,016.11x = 340,882.45 × 133,838.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,016.11x = 45,623,316,797.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,623,316,797.59/247,016.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,697.74

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