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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,072.24, 340,959.72 and 133,895.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,072.24, 340,959.72 and 133,895.08 is: 184,775.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,072.24 : 340,959.72 = 133,895.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,072.24/340,959.72 = 133,895.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,072.24x = 340,959.72 × 133,895.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,072.24x = 45,652,828,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,652,828,986.18/247,072.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,775.23

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