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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,199.65, 341,142.23 and 139,785.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,199.65, 341,142.23 and 139,785.75 is: 192,908.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,199.65 : 341,142.23 = 139,785.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,199.65/341,142.23 = 139,785.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,199.65x = 341,142.23 × 139,785.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,199.65x = 47,686,822,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,686,822,826.69/247,199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,908.13

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