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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,469.08, 341,502.54 and 140,037.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,469.08, 341,502.54 and 140,037.16 is: 193,248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,469.08 : 341,502.54 = 140,037.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,469.08/341,502.54 = 140,037.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,469.08x = 341,502.54 × 140,037.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,469.08x = 47,823,045,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,823,045,834.39/247,469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,248.57

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