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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,038.36, 340,913.46 and 133,861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,038.36, 340,913.46 and 133,861.14 is: 184,728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,038.36 : 340,913.46 = 133,861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,038.36/340,913.46 = 133,861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,038.36x = 340,913.46 × 133,861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,038.36x = 45,635,064,396.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,635,064,396.94/247,038.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,728.66

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