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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,765.89, 341,940.72 and 138,869.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,765.89, 341,940.72 and 138,869.69 is: 191,653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,765.89 : 341,940.72 = 138,869.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,765.89/341,940.72 = 138,869.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,765.89x = 341,940.72 × 138,869.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,765.89x = 47,485,200,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,485,200,075.07/247,765.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,653.50

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