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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,099.68, 340,984.32 and 139,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,099.68, 340,984.32 and 139,663.32 is: 192,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,099.68 : 340,984.32 = 139,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,099.68/340,984.32 = 139,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,099.68x = 340,984.32 × 139,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,099.68x = 47,623,002,199.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,623,002,199.14/247,099.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,727.90

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