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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,632.73, 341,714.50 and 140,178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,632.73, 341,714.50 and 140,178.13 is: 193,435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,632.73 : 341,714.50 = 140,178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,632.73/341,714.50 = 140,178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,632.73x = 341,714.50 × 140,178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,632.73x = 47,900,899,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,900,899,603.89/247,632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,435.25

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