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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,399.86, 341,411.85 and 139,967.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,399.86, 341,411.85 and 139,967.67 is: 193,155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,399.86 : 341,411.85 = 139,967.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,399.86/341,411.85 = 139,967.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,399.86x = 341,411.85 × 139,967.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,399.86x = 47,786,621,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,786,621,154.89/247,399.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,155.41

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