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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,488.49, 341,539.23 and 140,058.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,488.49, 341,539.23 and 140,058.51 is: 193,283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,488.49 : 341,539.23 = 140,058.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,488.49/341,539.23 = 140,058.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,488.49x = 341,539.23 × 140,058.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,488.49x = 47,835,475,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,835,475,660.35/247,488.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,283.64

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