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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,095.69, 340,978.82 and 139,659.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,095.69, 340,978.82 and 139,659.31 is: 192,722.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,095.69 : 340,978.82 = 139,659.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,095.69/340,978.82 = 139,659.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,095.69x = 340,978.82 × 139,659.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,095.69x = 47,620,867,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,620,867,412.74/247,095.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,722.37

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