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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,143.33, 341,072.50 and 139,723.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,143.33, 341,072.50 and 139,723.36 is: 192,826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,143.33 : 341,072.50 = 139,723.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,143.33/341,072.50 = 139,723.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,143.33x = 341,072.50 × 139,723.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,143.33x = 47,655,795,703.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,655,795,703.60/247,143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,826.55

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