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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,901.31, 371,904.21 and 129,540.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,901.31, 371,904.21 and 129,540.87 is: 194,338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,901.31 : 371,904.21 = 129,540.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,901.31/371,904.21 = 129,540.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,901.31x = 371,904.21 × 129,540.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,901.31x = 48,176,794,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,176,794,920.06/247,901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,338.61

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