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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,658.64, 341,780.40 and 140,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,658.64, 341,780.40 and 140,214.48 is: 193,502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,658.64 : 341,780.40 = 140,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,658.64/341,780.40 = 140,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,658.64x = 341,780.40 × 140,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,658.64x = 47,922,561,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,922,561,060.19/247,658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,502.48

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