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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,672.52, 341,789.38 and 140,263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,672.52, 341,789.38 and 140,263.46 is: 193,564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,672.52 : 341,789.38 = 140,263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,672.52/341,789.38 = 140,263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,672.52x = 341,789.38 × 140,263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,672.52x = 47,940,561,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,940,561,030.05/247,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,564.31

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