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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,660.76, 341,775.51 and 140,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,660.76, 341,775.51 and 140,227.76 is: 193,516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,660.76 : 341,775.51 = 140,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,660.76/341,775.51 = 140,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,660.76x = 341,775.51 × 140,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,660.76x = 47,926,414,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,926,414,190.16/247,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,516.38

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