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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,586.43, 341,677.47 and 140,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,586.43, 341,677.47 and 140,154.24 is: 193,417.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,586.43 : 341,677.47 = 140,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,586.43/341,677.47 = 140,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,586.43x = 341,677.47 × 140,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,586.43x = 47,887,546,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,887,546,132.97/247,586.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,417.49

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