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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,669.52, 341,785.24 and 140,260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,669.52, 341,785.24 and 140,260.46 is: 193,560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,669.52 : 341,785.24 = 140,260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,669.52/341,785.24 = 140,260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,669.52x = 341,785.24 × 140,260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,669.52x = 47,938,952,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,938,952,924.03/247,669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,560.17

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