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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,136.28, 341,047.74 and 133,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,136.28, 341,047.74 and 133,959 is: 184,863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,136.28 : 341,047.74 = 133,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,136.28/341,047.74 = 133,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,136.28x = 341,047.74 × 133,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,136.28x = 45,686,414,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686,414,202.66/247,136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,863.24

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