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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,072.32, 340,954.56 and 139,628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,072.32, 340,954.56 and 139,628.16 is: 192,683.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,072.32 : 340,954.56 = 139,628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,072.32/340,954.56 = 139,628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,072.32x = 340,954.56 × 139,628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,072.32x = 47,606,857,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,606,857,856.41/247,072.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,683.90

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