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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,622.72, 341,740.50 and 140,211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,622.72, 341,740.50 and 140,211.68 is: 193,504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,622.72 : 341,740.50 = 140,211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,622.72/341,740.50 = 140,211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,622.72x = 341,740.50 × 140,211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,622.72x = 47,916,009,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,916,009,629.04/247,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,504.09

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