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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,245.06, 341,206.38 and 139,832.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,245.06, 341,206.38 and 139,832.58 is: 192,973.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,245.06 : 341,206.38 = 139,832.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,245.06/341,206.38 = 139,832.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,245.06x = 341,206.38 × 139,832.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,245.06x = 47,711,768,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,711,768,427.86/247,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,973.60

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