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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,663.60, 341,779.74 and 140,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,663.60, 341,779.74 and 140,230.76 is: 193,520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,663.60 : 341,779.74 = 140,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,663.60/341,779.74 = 140,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,663.60x = 341,779.74 × 140,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,663.60x = 47,928,032,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,928,032,692.80/247,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,520.70

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