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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,278.56, 341,262.77 and 138,393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,278.56, 341,262.77 and 138,393.82 is: 190,993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,278.56 : 341,262.77 = 138,393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,278.56/341,262.77 = 138,393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,278.56x = 341,262.77 × 138,393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,278.56x = 47,228,655,965.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,228,655,965.80/247,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,993.74

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