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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,153.78, 341,086.90 and 139,733.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,153.78, 341,086.90 and 139,733.80 is: 192,840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,153.78 : 341,086.90 = 139,733.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,153.78/341,086.90 = 139,733.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,153.78x = 341,086.90 × 139,733.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,153.78x = 47,661,368,667.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,661,368,667.22/247,153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,840.95

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