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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,615.92, 340,944.86 and 193,387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,615.92, 340,944.86 and 193,387.14 is: 266,276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,615.92 : 340,944.86 = 193,387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,615.92/340,944.86 = 193,387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,615.92x = 340,944.86 × 193,387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,615.92x = 65,934,351,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,934,351,741.99/247,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,276.70

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