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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,582.31, 341,671.77 and 140,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,582.31, 341,671.77 and 140,150.12 is: 193,411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,582.31 : 341,671.77 = 140,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,582.31/341,671.77 = 140,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,582.31x = 341,671.77 × 140,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,582.31x = 47,885,337,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,885,337,857.75/247,582.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,411.79

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