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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,546.05, 341,588.61 and 140,097.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,546.05, 341,588.61 and 140,097.37 is: 193,320.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,546.05 : 341,588.61 = 140,097.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,546.05/341,588.61 = 140,097.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,546.05x = 341,588.61 × 140,097.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,546.05x = 47,855,666,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,855,666,835.31/247,546.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,320.26

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