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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,564.28, 341,543.04 and 140,109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,564.28, 341,543.04 and 140,109.68 is: 193,297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,564.28 : 341,543.04 = 140,109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,564.28/341,543.04 = 140,109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,564.28x = 341,543.04 × 140,109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,564.28x = 47,853,486,040.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,853,486,040.63/247,564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,297.22

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