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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,222.16, 341,173.80 and 139,789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,222.16, 341,173.80 and 139,789.92 is: 192,914.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,222.16 : 341,173.80 = 139,789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,222.16/341,173.80 = 139,789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,222.16x = 341,173.80 × 139,789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,222.16x = 47,692,658,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,692,658,208.10/247,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,914.17

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