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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,664.10, 341,780.43 and 140,231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,664.10, 341,780.43 and 140,231.26 is: 193,521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,664.10 : 341,780.43 = 140,231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,664.10/341,780.43 = 140,231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,664.10x = 341,780.43 × 140,231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,664.10x = 47,928,300,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,928,300,342.24/247,664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,521.39

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