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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,490.12, 341,541.47 and 140,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,490.12, 341,541.47 and 140,060.13 is: 193,285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,490.12 : 341,541.47 = 140,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,490.12/341,541.47 = 140,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,490.12x = 341,541.47 × 140,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,490.12x = 47,836,343,038.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,836,343,038.74/247,490.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,285.87

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