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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,599.72, 341,708.76 and 140,188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,599.72, 341,708.76 and 140,188.68 is: 193,472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,599.72 : 341,708.76 = 140,188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,599.72/341,708.76 = 140,188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,599.72x = 341,708.76 × 140,188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,599.72x = 47,903,700,008.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,903,700,008.84/247,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,472.35

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