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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,470.39, 341,508.96 and 140,038.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,470.39, 341,508.96 and 140,038.47 is: 193,252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,470.39 : 341,508.96 = 140,038.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,470.39/341,508.96 = 140,038.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,470.39x = 341,508.96 × 140,038.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,470.39x = 47,824,392,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,824,392,249.69/247,470.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,252.99

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