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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,138.95, 341,066.46 and 139,718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,138.95, 341,066.46 and 139,718.98 is: 192,820.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,138.95 : 341,066.46 = 139,718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,138.95/341,066.46 = 139,718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,138.95x = 341,066.46 × 139,718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,138.95x = 47,653,458,853.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,653,458,853.69/247,138.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,820.51

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