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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,139.28, 341,051.88 and 133,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,139.28, 341,051.88 and 133,962 is: 184,867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,139.28 : 341,051.88 = 133,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,139.28/341,051.88 = 133,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,139.28x = 341,051.88 × 133,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,139.28x = 45,687,991,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,687,991,948.56/247,139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,867.38

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