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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,714.02, 341,853.42 and 140,281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,714.02, 341,853.42 and 140,281.74 is: 193,593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,714.02 : 341,853.42 = 140,281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,714.02/341,853.42 = 140,281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,714.02x = 341,853.42 × 140,281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,714.02x = 47,955,792,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955,792,582.55/247,714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,593.37

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