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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,589.55, 341,674.61 and 140,180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,589.55, 341,674.61 and 140,180.31 is: 193,449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,589.55 : 341,674.61 = 140,180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,589.55/341,674.61 = 140,180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,589.55x = 341,674.61 × 140,180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,589.55x = 47,896,052,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,896,052,048.03/247,589.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,449.41

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