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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,135.38, 341,046.96 and 133,958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,135.38, 341,046.96 and 133,958.12 is: 184,862.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,135.38 : 341,046.96 = 133,958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,135.38/341,046.96 = 133,958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,135.38x = 341,046.96 × 133,958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,135.38x = 45,686,009,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686,009,593.32/247,135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,862.28

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