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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,232.02, 341,186.92 and 139,818.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,232.02, 341,186.92 and 139,818.12 is: 192,952.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,232.02 : 341,186.92 = 139,818.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,232.02/341,186.92 = 139,818.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,232.02x = 341,186.92 × 139,818.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,232.02x = 47,704,113,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,704,113,722.99/247,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,952.81

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