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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,671.02, 341,787.31 and 140,261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,671.02, 341,787.31 and 140,261.96 is: 193,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,671.02 : 341,787.31 = 140,261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,671.02/341,787.31 = 140,261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,671.02x = 341,787.31 × 140,261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,671.02x = 47,939,755,944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,939,755,944.14/247,671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,562.24

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