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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,332, 341,318.19 and 139,899.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,332, 341,318.19 and 139,899.72 is: 193,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,332 : 341,318.19 = 139,899.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,332/341,318.19 = 139,899.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,332x = 341,318.19 × 139,899.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,332x = 47,750,319,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,750,319,211.91/247,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,061.63

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