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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,041.36, 340,912.08 and 138,145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,041.36, 340,912.08 and 138,145.32 is: 190,637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,041.36 : 340,912.08 = 138,145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,041.36/340,912.08 = 138,145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,041.36x = 340,912.08 × 138,145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,041.36x = 47,095,408,383.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,095,408,383.47/247,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,637.75

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