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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,614.46, 342,017.12 and 190,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,614.46, 342,017.12 and 190,942 is: 263,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,614.46 : 342,017.12 = 190,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,614.46/342,017.12 = 190,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,614.46x = 342,017.12 × 190,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,614.46x = 65,305,432,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,305,432,927.04/247,614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,738.37

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