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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,017.11, 340,883.83 and 133,839.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,017.11, 340,883.83 and 133,839.86 is: 184,699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,017.11 : 340,883.83 = 133,839.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,017.11/340,883.83 = 133,839.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,017.11x = 340,883.83 × 133,839.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,017.11x = 45,623,844,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,623,844,083.46/247,017.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,699.13

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