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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,718.12, 341,839.58 and 140,288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,718.12, 341,839.58 and 140,288.93 is: 193,592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,718.12 : 341,839.58 = 140,288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,718.12/341,839.58 = 140,288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,718.12x = 341,839.58 × 140,288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,718.12x = 47,956,309,589.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,956,309,589.09/247,718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,592.26

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