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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,268.85, 341,237.52 and 139,854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,268.85, 341,237.52 and 139,854.75 is: 193,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,268.85 : 341,237.52 = 139,854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,268.85/341,237.52 = 139,854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,268.85x = 341,237.52 × 139,854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,268.85x = 47,723,688,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723,688,050.22/247,268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,003.24

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