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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,032, 340,904.16 and 133,854.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,032, 340,904.16 and 133,854.84 is: 184,719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,032 : 340,904.16 = 133,854.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,032/340,904.16 = 133,854.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,032x = 340,904.16 × 133,854.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,032x = 45,631,671,792.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,631,671,792.13/247,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,719.68

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