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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,391.87, 341,432.93 and 138,537.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,391.87, 341,432.93 and 138,537.65 is: 191,199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,391.87 : 341,432.93 = 138,537.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,391.87/341,432.93 = 138,537.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,391.87x = 341,432.93 × 138,537.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,391.87x = 47,301,313,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,301,313,354.96/247,391.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,199.95

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