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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,631.93, 341,733.33 and 140,222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,631.93, 341,733.33 and 140,222.90 is: 193,508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,631.93 : 341,733.33 = 140,222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,631.93/341,733.33 = 140,222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,631.93x = 341,733.33 × 140,222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,631.93x = 47,918,837,491.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,918,837,491.34/247,631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,508.31

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