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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,989.23, 372,089.16 and 135,538.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,989.23, 372,089.16 and 135,538.04 is: 203,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,989.23 : 372,089.16 = 135,538.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,989.23/372,089.16 = 135,538.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,989.23x = 372,089.16 × 135,538.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,989.23x = 50,432,236,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,432,236,381.87/247,989.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,364.62

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