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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,499.52, 341,550.72 and 140,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,499.52, 341,550.72 and 140,069.76 is: 193,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,499.52 : 341,550.72 = 140,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,499.52/341,550.72 = 140,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,499.52x = 341,550.72 × 140,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,499.52x = 47,840,927,378.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,840,927,378.23/247,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,297.05

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