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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,487.49, 341,537.85 and 140,057.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,487.49, 341,537.85 and 140,057.51 is: 193,282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,487.49 : 341,537.85 = 140,057.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,487.49/341,537.85 = 140,057.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,487.49x = 341,537.85 × 140,057.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,487.49x = 47,834,939,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,834,939,134.06/247,487.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,282.25

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