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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,702.02, 341,889.98 and 140,335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,702.02, 341,889.98 and 140,335.31 is: 193,697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,702.02 : 341,889.98 = 140,335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,702.02/341,889.98 = 140,335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,702.02x = 341,889.98 × 140,335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,702.02x = 47,979,233,918.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,979,233,918.07/247,702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,697.39

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