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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,731.17, 341,857.53 and 140,301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,731.17, 341,857.53 and 140,301.98 is: 193,610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,731.17 : 341,857.53 = 140,301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,731.17/341,857.53 = 140,301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,731.17x = 341,857.53 × 140,301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,731.17x = 47,963,289,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,963,289,191.55/247,731.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,610.24

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