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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,137.24, 370,734.66 and 89,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,137.24, 370,734.66 and 89,439.96 is: 134,170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,137.24 : 370,734.66 = 89,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,137.24/370,734.66 = 89,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,137.24x = 370,734.66 × 89,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,137.24x = 33,158,493,161.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,158,493,161.01/247,137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,170.36

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