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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,270.36, 341,239.60 and 139,856.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,270.36, 341,239.60 and 139,856.26 is: 193,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,270.36 : 341,239.60 = 139,856.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,270.36/341,239.60 = 139,856.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,270.36x = 341,239.60 × 139,856.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,270.36x = 47,724,494,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,724,494,219.90/247,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,005.32

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