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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,718.05, 341,858.91 and 140,285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,718.05, 341,858.91 and 140,285.77 is: 193,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,718.05 : 341,858.91 = 140,285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,718.05/341,858.91 = 140,285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,718.05x = 341,858.91 × 140,285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,718.05x = 47,957,940,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957,940,420.71/247,718.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,598.89

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