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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,539.14, 341,595.17 and 140,106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,539.14, 341,595.17 and 140,106.87 is: 193,342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,539.14 : 341,595.17 = 140,106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,539.14/341,595.17 = 140,106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,539.14x = 341,595.17 × 140,106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,539.14x = 47,859,829,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,859,829,407.80/247,539.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,342.47

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