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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,714.64, 341,850.12 and 140,281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,714.64, 341,850.12 and 140,281.76 is: 193,591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,714.64 : 341,850.12 = 140,281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,714.64/341,850.12 = 140,281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,714.64x = 341,850.12 × 140,281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,714.64x = 47,955,336,489.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955,336,489.81/247,714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,591.05

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