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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,716.94, 341,837.93 and 140,287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,716.94, 341,837.93 and 140,287.74 is: 193,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,716.94 : 341,837.93 = 140,287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,716.94/341,837.93 = 140,287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,716.94x = 341,837.93 × 140,287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,716.94x = 47,955,670,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955,670,996.70/247,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,590.60

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