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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,670.02, 341,781.42 and 140,239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,670.02, 341,781.42 and 140,239.72 is: 193,529.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,670.02 : 341,781.42 = 140,239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,670.02/341,781.42 = 140,239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,670.02x = 341,781.42 × 140,239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,670.02x = 47,931,330,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,931,330,642.00/247,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,529.00

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