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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,660.44, 341,764.81 and 140,240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,660.44, 341,764.81 and 140,240.67 is: 193,528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,660.44 : 341,764.81 = 140,240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,660.44/341,764.81 = 140,240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,660.44x = 341,764.81 × 140,240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,660.44x = 47,929,325,936.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,929,325,936.82/247,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,528.39

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