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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,710.64, 341,844.60 and 140,277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,710.64, 341,844.60 and 140,277.76 is: 193,585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,710.64 : 341,844.60 = 140,277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,710.64/341,844.60 = 140,277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,710.64x = 341,844.60 × 140,277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,710.64x = 47,953,194,756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,953,194,756.10/247,710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,585.53

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