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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,024.38, 340,893.89 and 133,847.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,024.38, 340,893.89 and 133,847.13 is: 184,709.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,024.38 : 340,893.89 = 133,847.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,024.38/340,893.89 = 133,847.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,024.38x = 340,893.89 × 133,847.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,024.38x = 45,627,668,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,627,668,141.80/247,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,709.17

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