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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,775.73, 341,849.19 and 138,864.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,775.73, 341,849.19 and 138,864.17 is: 191,586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,775.73 : 341,849.19 = 138,864.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,775.73/341,849.19 = 138,864.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,775.73x = 341,849.19 × 138,864.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,775.73x = 47,470,605,409.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,470,605,409.89/247,775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,586.99

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