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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,017.36, 340,884.54 and 139,577.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,017.36, 340,884.54 and 139,577.34 is: 192,617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,017.36 : 340,884.54 = 139,577.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,017.36/340,884.54 = 139,577.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,017.36x = 340,884.54 × 139,577.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,017.36x = 47,579,757,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,579,757,340.32/247,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,617.06

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