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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,568.49, 341,645.54 and 140,159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,568.49, 341,645.54 and 140,159.25 is: 193,420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,568.49 : 341,645.54 = 140,159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,568.49/341,645.54 = 140,159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,568.49x = 341,645.54 × 140,159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,568.49x = 47,884,782,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,884,782,652.25/247,568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,420.34

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