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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,227.72, 341,180.94 and 139,813.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,227.72, 341,180.94 and 139,813.75 is: 192,946.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,227.72 : 341,180.94 = 139,813.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,227.72/341,180.94 = 139,813.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,227.72x = 341,180.94 × 139,813.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,227.72x = 47,701,786,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,701,786,649.93/247,227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,946.76

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