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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,073.82, 340,961.83 and 133,896.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,073.82, 340,961.83 and 133,896.57 is: 184,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,073.82 : 340,961.83 = 133,896.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,073.82/340,961.83 = 133,896.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,073.82x = 340,961.83 × 133,896.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,073.82x = 45,653,619,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,653,619,537.92/247,073.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,777.24

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