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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,016.61, 340,883.14 and 133,839.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,016.61, 340,883.14 and 133,839.36 is: 184,698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,016.61 : 340,883.14 = 133,839.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,016.61/340,883.14 = 133,839.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,016.61x = 340,883.14 × 133,839.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,016.61x = 45,623,579,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,623,579,587.97/247,016.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,698.43

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