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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,442.24, 341,390.94 and 138,530.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,442.24, 341,390.94 and 138,530.57 is: 191,127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,442.24 : 341,390.94 = 138,530.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,442.24/341,390.94 = 138,530.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,442.24x = 341,390.94 × 138,530.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,442.24x = 47,293,081,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,293,081,511.04/247,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,127.76

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