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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,999.02, 342,265.40 and 140,557.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,999.02, 342,265.40 and 140,557.51 is: 193,984.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,999.02 : 342,265.40 = 140,557.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,999.02/342,265.40 = 140,557.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,999.02x = 342,265.40 × 140,557.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,999.02x = 48,107,972,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,107,972,383.15/247,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,984.53

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