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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,440.48, 341,378.73 and 140,009.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,440.48, 341,378.73 and 140,009.37 is: 193,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,440.48 : 341,378.73 = 140,009.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,440.48/341,378.73 = 140,009.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,440.48x = 341,378.73 × 140,009.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,440.48x = 47,796,220,918.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,796,220,918.70/247,440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,162.50

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