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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,003.17, 340,859.91 and 139,570.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,003.17, 340,859.91 and 139,570.89 is: 192,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,003.17 : 340,859.91 = 139,570.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,003.17/340,859.91 = 139,570.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,003.17x = 340,859.91 × 139,570.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,003.17x = 47,574,121,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,574,121,004.02/247,003.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,605.31

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