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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,675.52, 341,793.53 and 140,266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,675.52, 341,793.53 and 140,266.46 is: 193,568.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,675.52 : 341,793.53 = 140,266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,675.52/341,793.53 = 140,266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,675.52x = 341,793.53 × 140,266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,675.52x = 47,942,166,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,942,166,093.70/247,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,568.45

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