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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,390.36, 341,430.86 and 138,536.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,390.36, 341,430.86 and 138,536.15 is: 191,197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,390.36 : 341,430.86 = 138,536.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,390.36/341,430.86 = 138,536.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,390.36x = 341,430.86 × 138,536.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,390.36x = 47,300,515,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300,515,850.60/247,390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,197.89

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