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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,472.35, 341,509.10 and 138,577.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,472.35, 341,509.10 and 138,577.67 is: 191,235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,472.35 : 341,509.10 = 138,577.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,472.35/341,509.10 = 138,577.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,472.35x = 341,509.10 × 138,577.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,472.35x = 47,325,535,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,325,535,361.80/247,472.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,235.65

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