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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,672.02, 341,784.18 and 140,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,672.02, 341,784.18 and 140,241.72 is: 193,531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,672.02 : 341,784.18 = 140,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,672.02/341,784.18 = 140,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,672.02x = 341,784.18 × 140,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,672.02x = 47,932,401,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,932,401,271.99/247,672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,531.76

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