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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,153.78, 341,083.60 and 139,728.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,153.78, 341,083.60 and 139,728.34 is: 192,831.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,153.78 : 341,083.60 = 139,728.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,153.78/341,083.60 = 139,728.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,153.78x = 341,083.60 × 139,728.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,153.78x = 47,659,045,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,659,045,229.22/247,153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,831.54

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