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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,675.73, 341,853.75 and 140,309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,675.73, 341,853.75 and 140,309.06 is: 193,661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,675.73 : 341,853.75 = 140,309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,675.73/341,853.75 = 140,309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,675.73x = 341,853.75 × 140,309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,675.73x = 47,965,176,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,965,176,610.71/247,675.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,661.19

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