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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,843.40, 371,246.70 and 136,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,843.40, 371,246.70 and 136,905.80 is: 205,072.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,843.40 : 371,246.70 = 136,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,843.40/371,246.70 = 136,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,843.40x = 371,246.70 × 136,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,843.40x = 50,825,826,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,825,826,460.86/247,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,072.34

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