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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,716.22, 341,848.47 and 140,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,716.22, 341,848.47 and 140,286.28 is: 193,595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,716.22 : 341,848.47 = 140,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,716.22/341,848.47 = 140,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,716.22x = 341,848.47 × 140,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,716.22x = 47,956,650,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,956,650,179.99/247,716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,595.12

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