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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,556.93, 341,618.72 and 140,149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,556.93, 341,618.72 and 140,149.24 is: 193,400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,556.93 : 341,618.72 = 140,149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,556.93/341,618.72 = 140,149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,556.93x = 341,618.72 × 140,149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,556.93x = 47,877,602,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,877,602,422.98/247,556.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,400.38

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