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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,694.58, 341,822.52 and 140,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,694.58, 341,822.52 and 140,261.76 is: 193,563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,694.58 : 341,822.52 = 140,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,694.58/341,822.52 = 140,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,694.58x = 341,822.52 × 140,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,694.58x = 47,944,628,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,944,628,262.84/247,694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,563.49

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