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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,682.56, 341,806 and 140,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,682.56, 341,806 and 140,249.76 is: 193,546.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,682.56 : 341,806 = 140,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,682.56/341,806 = 140,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,682.56x = 341,806 × 140,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,682.56x = 47,938,209,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,938,209,466.56/247,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,546.97

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