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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,719.09, 341,840.92 and 140,289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,719.09, 341,840.92 and 140,289.90 is: 193,593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,719.09 : 341,840.92 = 140,289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,719.09/341,840.92 = 140,289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,719.09x = 341,840.92 × 140,289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,719.09x = 47,956,827,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,956,827,781.26/247,719.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,593.59

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