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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,116.42, 341,008.58 and 139,665.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,116.42, 341,008.58 and 139,665.47 is: 192,731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,116.42 : 341,008.58 = 139,665.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,116.42/341,008.58 = 139,665.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,116.42x = 341,008.58 × 139,665.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,116.42x = 47,627,122,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627,122,243.85/247,116.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,731.52

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