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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,532.89, 371,353.26 and 140,967.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,532.89, 371,353.26 and 140,967.25 is: 211,481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,532.89 : 371,353.26 = 140,967.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,532.89/371,353.26 = 140,967.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,532.89x = 371,353.26 × 140,967.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,532.89x = 52,348,647,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,348,647,840.74/247,532.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,481.58

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