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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,017.08, 340,883.66 and 133,839.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,017.08, 340,883.66 and 133,839.84 is: 184,699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,017.08 : 340,883.66 = 133,839.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,017.08/340,883.66 = 133,839.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,017.08x = 340,883.66 × 133,839.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,017.08x = 45,623,814,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,623,814,513.01/247,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,699.03

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