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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,139.28, 518,935.92 and 247,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,139.28, 518,935.92 and 247,147.12 is: 340,973.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,139.28 : 518,935.92 = 247,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,139.28/518,935.92 = 247,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,139.28x = 518,935.92 × 247,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,139.28x = 128,253,518,092.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,253,518,092.55/376,139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,973.48

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