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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,485.33, 341,534.87 and 140,055.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,485.33, 341,534.87 and 140,055.34 is: 193,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,485.33 : 341,534.87 = 140,055.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,485.33/341,534.87 = 140,055.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,485.33x = 341,534.87 × 140,055.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,485.33x = 47,833,782,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,833,782,098.61/247,485.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,279.26

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