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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,718.51, 341,840.09 and 140,289.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,718.51, 341,840.09 and 140,289.30 is: 193,592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,718.51 : 341,840.09 = 140,289.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,718.51/341,840.09 = 140,289.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,718.51x = 341,840.09 × 140,289.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,718.51x = 47,956,506,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,956,506,236.59/247,718.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,592.75

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