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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,715.02, 341,854.80 and 140,282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,715.02, 341,854.80 and 140,282.74 is: 193,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,715.02 : 341,854.80 = 140,282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,715.02/341,854.80 = 140,282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,715.02x = 341,854.80 × 140,282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,715.02x = 47,956,328,026.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,956,328,026.15/247,715.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,594.75

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