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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,391.72, 341,432.73 and 138,537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,391.72, 341,432.73 and 138,537.50 is: 191,199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,391.72 : 341,432.73 = 138,537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,391.72/341,432.73 = 138,537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,391.72x = 341,432.73 × 138,537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,391.72x = 47,301,235,125.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,301,235,125.21/247,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,199.75

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