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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,670.27, 341,786.27 and 140,261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,670.27, 341,786.27 and 140,261.21 is: 193,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,670.27 : 341,786.27 = 140,261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,670.27/341,786.27 = 140,261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,670.27x = 341,786.27 × 140,261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,670.27x = 47,939,354,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,939,354,433.31/247,670.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,561.20

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