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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,155.37, 341,071.83 and 138,258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,155.37, 341,071.83 and 138,258.30 is: 190,795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,155.37 : 341,071.83 = 138,258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,155.37/341,071.83 = 138,258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,155.37x = 341,071.83 × 138,258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,155.37x = 47,156,011,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,156,011,393.69/247,155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,795.01

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