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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,674.64, 341,792.34 and 140,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,674.64, 341,792.34 and 140,265.58 is: 193,567.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,674.64 : 341,792.34 = 140,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,674.64/341,792.34 = 140,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,674.64x = 341,792.34 × 140,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,674.64x = 47,941,700,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,941,700,809.66/247,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,567.26

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