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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,556.29, 341,635.81 and 140,124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,556.29, 341,635.81 and 140,124.01 is: 193,375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,556.29 : 341,635.81 = 140,124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,556.29/341,635.81 = 140,124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,556.29x = 341,635.81 × 140,124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,556.29x = 47,871,379,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,871,379,656.80/247,556.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,375.74

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