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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,059.15, 340,942.01 and 133,881.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,059.15, 340,942.01 and 133,881.90 is: 184,757.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,059.15 : 340,942.01 = 133,881.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,059.15/340,942.01 = 133,881.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,059.15x = 340,942.01 × 133,881.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,059.15x = 45,645,962,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,645,962,893.76/247,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,757.23

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