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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,670.64, 341,786.82 and 140,261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,670.64, 341,786.82 and 140,261.58 is: 193,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,670.64 : 341,786.82 = 140,261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,670.64/341,786.82 = 140,261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,670.64x = 341,786.82 × 140,261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,670.64x = 47,939,559,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,939,559,396.38/247,670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,561.74

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