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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,811.33, 341,996.55 and 140,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,811.33, 341,996.55 and 140,382.24 is: 193,737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,811.33 : 341,996.55 = 140,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,811.33/341,996.55 = 140,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,811.33x = 341,996.55 × 140,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,811.33x = 48,010,241,761.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,010,241,761.27/247,811.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,737.08

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