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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,514.22, 341,541.27 and 138,603.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,514.22, 341,541.27 and 138,603.38 is: 191,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,514.22 : 341,541.27 = 138,603.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,514.22/341,541.27 = 138,603.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,514.22x = 341,541.27 × 138,603.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,514.22x = 47,338,772,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338,772,723.79/247,514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,256.78

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