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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,391.35, 341,432.21 and 138,537.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,391.35, 341,432.21 and 138,537.13 is: 191,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,391.35 : 341,432.21 = 138,537.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,391.35/341,432.21 = 138,537.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,391.35x = 341,432.21 × 138,537.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,391.35x = 47,301,037,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,301,037,955.72/247,391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,199.24

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