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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,665.10, 341,781.81 and 140,232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,665.10, 341,781.81 and 140,232.26 is: 193,522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,665.10 : 341,781.81 = 140,232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,665.10/341,781.81 = 140,232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,665.10x = 341,781.81 × 140,232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,665.10x = 47,928,835,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,928,835,643.19/247,665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,522.77

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