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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,317.19, 341,297.74 and 139,884.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,317.19, 341,297.74 and 139,884.91 is: 193,041.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,317.19 : 341,297.74 = 139,884.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,317.19/341,297.74 = 139,884.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,317.19x = 341,297.74 × 139,884.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,317.19x = 47,742,403,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,742,403,643.10/247,317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,041.19

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