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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,716.02, 341,856.18 and 140,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,716.02, 341,856.18 and 140,283.74 is: 193,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,716.02 : 341,856.18 = 140,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,716.02/341,856.18 = 140,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,716.02x = 341,856.18 × 140,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,716.02x = 47,956,863,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,956,863,472.51/247,716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,596.13

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