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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,711.80, 341,842.16 and 140,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,711.80, 341,842.16 and 140,281.80 is: 193,588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,711.80 : 341,842.16 = 140,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,711.80/341,842.16 = 140,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,711.80x = 341,842.16 × 140,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,711.80x = 47,954,233,520.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,954,233,520.69/247,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,588.81

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