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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,786.63, 341,918.12 and 137,402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,786.63, 341,918.12 and 137,402.50 is: 189,600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,786.63 : 341,918.12 = 137,402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,786.63/341,918.12 = 137,402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,786.63x = 341,918.12 × 137,402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,786.63x = 46,980,404,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,980,404,100.83/247,786.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,600.24

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