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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,768.99, 341,839.89 and 138,857.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,768.99, 341,839.89 and 138,857.41 is: 191,577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,768.99 : 341,839.89 = 138,857.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,768.99/341,839.89 = 138,857.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,768.99x = 341,839.89 × 138,857.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,768.99x = 47,467,003,051.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,467,003,051.17/247,768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,577.66

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