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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,458.08, 341,487.42 and 140,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,458.08, 341,487.42 and 140,026.16 is: 193,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,458.08 : 341,487.42 = 140,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,458.08/341,487.42 = 140,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,458.08x = 341,487.42 × 140,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,458.08x = 47,817,172,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,817,172,110.91/247,458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,233.42

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