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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,516.70, 341,514.50 and 140,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,516.70, 341,514.50 and 140,086.73 is: 193,286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,516.70 : 341,514.50 = 140,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,516.70/341,514.50 = 140,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,516.70x = 341,514.50 × 140,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,516.70x = 47,841,648,852.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,841,648,852.15/247,516.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,286.55

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