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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,670.52, 341,786.62 and 140,261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,670.52, 341,786.62 and 140,261.46 is: 193,561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,670.52 : 341,786.62 = 140,261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,670.52/341,786.62 = 140,261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,670.52x = 341,786.62 × 140,261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,670.52x = 47,939,490,329.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,939,490,329.67/247,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,561.55

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