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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,218.93, 341,119.83 and 139,786.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,218.93, 341,119.83 and 139,786.59 is: 192,881.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,218.93 : 341,119.83 = 139,786.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,218.93/341,119.83 = 139,786.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,218.93x = 341,119.83 × 139,786.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,218.93x = 47,683,977,817.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,683,977,817.08/247,218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,881.58

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