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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,440.73, 341,379.06 and 140,009.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,440.73, 341,379.06 and 140,009.62 is: 193,162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,440.73 : 341,379.06 = 140,009.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,440.73/341,379.06 = 140,009.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,440.73x = 341,379.06 × 140,009.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,440.73x = 47,796,352,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,796,352,466.56/247,440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,162.83

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