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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,715.22, 341,847.09 and 140,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,715.22, 341,847.09 and 140,285.28 is: 193,593.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,715.22 : 341,847.09 = 140,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,715.22/341,847.09 = 140,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,715.22x = 341,847.09 × 140,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,715.22x = 47,956,114,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,956,114,737.84/247,715.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,593.74

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