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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,973.23, 342,206.80 and 139,101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,973.23, 342,206.80 and 139,101.70 is: 191,962.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,973.23 : 342,206.80 = 139,101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,973.23/342,206.80 = 139,101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,973.23x = 342,206.80 × 139,101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,973.23x = 47,601,547,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,601,547,631.56/247,973.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,962.45

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