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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,667.64, 341,782.68 and 140,258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,667.64, 341,782.68 and 140,258.58 is: 193,557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,667.64 : 341,782.68 = 140,258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,667.64/341,782.68 = 140,258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,667.64x = 341,782.68 × 140,258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,667.64x = 47,937,953,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,937,953,365.39/247,667.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,557.60

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