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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,135.86, 341,038.35 and 133,956.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,135.86, 341,038.35 and 133,956.18 is: 184,854.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,135.86 : 341,038.35 = 133,956.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,135.86/341,038.35 = 133,956.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,135.86x = 341,038.35 × 133,956.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,135.86x = 45,684,194,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,684,194,599.50/247,135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,854.58

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