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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,721.42, 341,844.10 and 140,292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,721.42, 341,844.10 and 140,292.22 is: 193,596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,721.42 : 341,844.10 = 140,292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,721.42/341,844.10 = 140,292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,721.42x = 341,844.10 × 140,292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,721.42x = 47,958,066,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,958,066,477.56/247,721.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,596.77

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