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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,141.86, 341,046.62 and 133,962.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,141.86, 341,046.62 and 133,962.18 is: 184,862.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,141.86 : 341,046.62 = 133,962.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,141.86/341,046.62 = 133,962.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,141.86x = 341,046.62 × 133,962.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,141.86x = 45,687,348,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,687,348,696.83/247,141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,862.85

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