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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,717.05, 341,857.53 and 140,284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,717.05, 341,857.53 and 140,284.77 is: 193,597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,717.05 : 341,857.53 = 140,284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,717.05/341,857.53 = 140,284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,717.05x = 341,857.53 × 140,284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,717.05x = 47,957,404,968.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957,404,968.82/247,717.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,597.51

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