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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,671.14, 341,787.48 and 140,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,671.14, 341,787.48 and 140,262.08 is: 193,562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,671.14 : 341,787.48 = 140,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,671.14/341,787.48 = 140,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,671.14x = 341,787.48 × 140,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,671.14x = 47,939,822,862.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,939,822,862.76/247,671.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,562.41

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