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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,660.66, 341,807.82 and 138,772.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,660.66, 341,807.82 and 138,772.36 is: 191,526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,660.66 : 341,807.82 = 138,772.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,660.66/341,807.82 = 138,772.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,660.66x = 341,807.82 × 138,772.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,660.66x = 47,433,477,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433,477,754.72/247,660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,526.09

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