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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,650.66, 341,688.51 and 140,218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,650.66, 341,688.51 and 140,218.34 is: 193,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,650.66 : 341,688.51 = 140,218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,650.66/341,688.51 = 140,218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,650.66x = 341,688.51 × 140,218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,650.66x = 47,910,993,960.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,910,993,960.83/247,650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,462.01

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