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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,007.59, 340,866 and 139,575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,007.59, 340,866 and 139,575.33 is: 192,611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,007.59 : 340,866 = 139,575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,007.59/340,866 = 139,575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,007.59x = 340,866 × 139,575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,007.59x = 47,576,484,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,576,484,435.78/247,007.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,611.43

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