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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,007.66, 340,866.12 and 139,575.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,007.66, 340,866.12 and 139,575.38 is: 192,611.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,007.66 : 340,866.12 = 139,575.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,007.66/340,866.12 = 139,575.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,007.66x = 340,866.12 × 139,575.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,007.66x = 47,576,517,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,576,517,375.96/247,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,611.51

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