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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,601.72, 341,711.52 and 140,190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,601.72, 341,711.52 and 140,190.68 is: 193,475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,601.72 : 341,711.52 = 140,190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,601.72/341,711.52 = 140,190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,601.72x = 341,711.52 × 140,190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,601.72x = 47,904,770,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,904,770,352.63/247,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,475.11

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