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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,203.79, 341,148.42 and 139,771.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,203.79, 341,148.42 and 139,771.51 is: 192,888.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,203.79 : 341,148.42 = 139,771.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,203.79/341,148.42 = 139,771.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,203.79x = 341,148.42 × 139,771.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,203.79x = 47,682,830,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,682,830,580.42/247,203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,888.76

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