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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,655.76, 341,768.61 and 140,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,655.76, 341,768.61 and 140,222.76 is: 193,509.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,655.76 : 341,768.61 = 140,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,655.76/341,768.61 = 140,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,655.76x = 341,768.61 × 140,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,655.76x = 47,923,737,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,923,737,775.56/247,655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,509.48

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