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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,231.02, 341,185.53 and 139,817.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,231.02, 341,185.53 and 139,817.13 is: 192,951.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,231.02 : 341,185.53 = 139,817.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,231.02/341,185.53 = 139,817.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,231.02x = 341,185.53 × 139,817.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,231.02x = 47,703,581,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,703,581,602.13/247,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,951.44

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