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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,584.93, 341,675.40 and 140,152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,584.93, 341,675.40 and 140,152.74 is: 193,415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,584.93 : 341,675.40 = 140,152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,584.93/341,675.40 = 140,152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,584.93x = 341,675.40 × 140,152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,584.93x = 47,886,743,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,886,743,500.60/247,584.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,415.42

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