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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,039.36, 340,914.84 and 133,862.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,039.36, 340,914.84 and 133,862.14 is: 184,730.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,039.36 : 340,914.84 = 133,862.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,039.36/340,914.84 = 133,862.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,039.36x = 340,914.84 × 133,862.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,039.36x = 45,635,590,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,635,590,040.16/247,039.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,730.04

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