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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,679.64, 341,801.86 and 140,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,679.64, 341,801.86 and 140,246.76 is: 193,542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,679.64 : 341,801.86 = 140,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,679.64/341,801.86 = 140,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,679.64x = 341,801.86 × 140,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,679.64x = 47,936,603,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,936,603,426.97/247,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,542.77

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