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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,152.78, 341,085.52 and 139,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,152.78, 341,085.52 and 139,732.80 is: 192,839.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,152.78 : 341,085.52 = 139,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,152.78/341,085.52 = 139,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,152.78x = 341,085.52 × 139,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,152.78x = 47,660,834,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,660,834,749.06/247,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,839.57

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