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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,717.02, 341,857.56 and 140,284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,717.02, 341,857.56 and 140,284.74 is: 193,597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,717.02 : 341,857.56 = 140,284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,717.02/341,857.56 = 140,284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,717.02x = 341,857.56 × 140,284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,717.02x = 47,957,398,921.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957,398,921.63/247,717.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,597.51

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