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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,602.72, 341,712.90 and 140,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,602.72, 341,712.90 and 140,191.68 is: 193,476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,602.72 : 341,712.90 = 140,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,602.72/341,712.90 = 140,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,602.72x = 341,712.90 × 140,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,602.72x = 47,905,305,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,905,305,528.67/247,602.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,476.49

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