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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,591.46, 341,694.24 and 138,705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,591.46, 341,694.24 and 138,705.32 is: 191,423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,591.46 : 341,694.24 = 138,705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,591.46/341,694.24 = 138,705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,591.46x = 341,694.24 × 138,705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,591.46x = 47,394,808,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,394,808,901.36/247,591.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,423.44

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