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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,490.49, 341,541.99 and 140,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,490.49, 341,541.99 and 140,060.52 is: 193,286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,490.49 : 341,541.99 = 140,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,490.49/341,541.99 = 140,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,490.49x = 341,541.99 × 140,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,490.49x = 47,836,548,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,836,548,721.23/247,490.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,286.41

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