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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,083.84, 340,973.25 and 138,186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,083.84, 340,973.25 and 138,186.96 is: 190,696.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,083.84 : 340,973.25 = 138,186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,083.84/340,973.25 = 138,186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,083.84x = 340,973.25 × 138,186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,083.84x = 47,118,056,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118,056,858.82/247,083.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,696.64

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