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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,277.54, 341,257.40 and 138,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,277.54, 341,257.40 and 138,380.96 is: 190,973.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,277.54 : 341,257.40 = 138,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,277.54/341,257.40 = 138,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,277.54x = 341,257.40 × 138,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,277.54x = 47,223,526,619.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,223,526,619.10/247,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,973.78

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