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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,152.78, 341,082.22 and 139,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,152.78, 341,082.22 and 139,727.34 is: 192,830.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,152.78 : 341,082.22 = 139,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,152.78/341,082.22 = 139,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,152.78x = 341,082.22 × 139,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,152.78x = 47,658,511,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,658,511,321.89/247,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,830.16

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