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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,600.72, 341,710.14 and 140,189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,600.72, 341,710.14 and 140,189.68 is: 193,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,600.72 : 341,710.14 = 140,189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,600.72/341,710.14 = 140,189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,600.72x = 341,710.14 × 140,189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,600.72x = 47,904,235,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,904,235,179.36/247,600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,473.73

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