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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,737.09, 371,009.33 and 140,859.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,737.09, 371,009.33 and 140,859.59 is: 210,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,737.09 : 371,009.33 = 140,859.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,737.09/371,009.33 = 140,859.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,737.09x = 371,009.33 × 140,859.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,737.09x = 52,260,219,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,260,219,550.63/247,737.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,950.32

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