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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,040.52, 340,907.04 and 139,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,040.52, 340,907.04 and 139,608.20 is: 192,654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,040.52 : 340,907.04 = 139,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,040.52/340,907.04 = 139,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,040.52x = 340,907.04 × 139,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,040.52x = 47,593,418,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,593,418,221.73/247,040.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,654.30

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