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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,851.71, 342,034.16 and 140,421.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,851.71, 342,034.16 and 140,421.51 is: 193,781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,851.71 : 342,034.16 = 140,421.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,851.71/342,034.16 = 140,421.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,851.71x = 342,034.16 × 140,421.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,851.71x = 48,028,951,508.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,028,951,508.61/247,851.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,781.00

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