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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,675.14, 341,793 and 140,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,675.14, 341,793 and 140,266.08 is: 193,567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,675.14 : 341,793 = 140,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,675.14/341,793 = 140,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,675.14x = 341,793 × 140,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,675.14x = 47,941,964,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,941,964,281.44/247,675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,567.93

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