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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,665.96, 341,779.22 and 140,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,665.96, 341,779.22 and 140,236.16 is: 193,526.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,665.96 : 341,779.22 = 140,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,665.96/341,779.22 = 140,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,665.96x = 341,779.22 × 140,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,665.96x = 47,929,802,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,929,802,970.52/247,665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,526.00

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