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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,684.72, 341,826.20 and 140,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,684.72, 341,826.20 and 140,273.68 is: 193,589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,684.72 : 341,826.20 = 140,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,684.72/341,826.20 = 140,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,684.72x = 341,826.20 × 140,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,684.72x = 47,949,218,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,949,218,994.42/247,684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,589.73

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