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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,615.12, 341,717.04 and 140,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,615.12, 341,717.04 and 140,182.96 is: 193,457.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,615.12 : 341,717.04 = 140,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,615.12/341,717.04 = 140,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,615.12x = 341,717.04 × 140,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,615.12x = 47,902,906,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,902,906,149.64/247,615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,457.11

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