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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,719.93, 341,842.06 and 140,290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,719.93, 341,842.06 and 140,290.73 is: 193,594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,719.93 : 341,842.06 = 140,290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,719.93/341,842.06 = 140,290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,719.93x = 341,842.06 × 140,290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,719.93x = 47,957,272,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957,272,645.98/247,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,594.73

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