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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,671.77, 341,788.35 and 140,262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,671.77, 341,788.35 and 140,262.71 is: 193,563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,671.77 : 341,788.35 = 140,262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,671.77/341,788.35 = 140,262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,671.77x = 341,788.35 × 140,262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,671.77x = 47,940,160,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,940,160,217.43/247,671.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,563.28

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