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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,628.72, 341,748.78 and 140,217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,628.72, 341,748.78 and 140,217.68 is: 193,512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,628.72 : 341,748.78 = 140,217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,628.72/341,748.78 = 140,217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,628.72x = 341,748.78 × 140,217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,628.72x = 47,919,221,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,919,221,074.43/247,628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,512.37

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