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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,151.84, 341,060.40 and 133,972.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,151.84, 341,060.40 and 133,972.16 is: 184,876.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,151.84 : 341,060.40 = 133,972.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,151.84/341,060.40 = 133,972.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,151.84x = 341,060.40 × 133,972.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,151.84x = 45,692,598,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,692,598,478.46/247,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,876.63

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