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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,078.50, 340,968.62 and 133,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,078.50, 340,968.62 and 133,901.25 is: 184,783.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,078.50 : 340,968.62 = 133,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,078.50/340,968.62 = 133,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,078.50x = 340,968.62 × 133,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,078.50x = 45,656,123,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,656,123,759.27/247,078.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,783.88

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