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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,275.24, 341,203.92 and 138,379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,275.24, 341,203.92 and 138,379.05 is: 190,942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,275.24 : 341,203.92 = 138,379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,275.24/341,203.92 = 138,379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,275.24x = 341,203.92 × 138,379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,275.24x = 47,215,474,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,215,474,305.88/247,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,942.99

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