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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,974.17, 342,208.10 and 139,102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,974.17, 342,208.10 and 139,102.64 is: 191,963.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,974.17 : 342,208.10 = 139,102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,974.17/342,208.10 = 139,102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,974.17x = 342,208.10 × 139,102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,974.17x = 47,602,050,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,602,050,139.38/247,974.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,963.74

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