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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,474.39, 341,514.48 and 140,042.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,474.39, 341,514.48 and 140,042.47 is: 193,258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,474.39 : 341,514.48 = 140,042.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,474.39/341,514.48 = 140,042.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,474.39x = 341,514.48 × 140,042.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,474.39x = 47,826,531,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,826,531,319.97/247,474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,258.51

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