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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,027.86, 340,899.03 and 133,850.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,027.86, 340,899.03 and 133,850.61 is: 184,714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,027.86 : 340,899.03 = 133,850.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,027.86/340,899.03 = 133,850.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,027.86x = 340,899.03 × 133,850.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,027.86x = 45,629,543,113.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,629,543,113.91/247,027.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,714.16

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