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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,744.17, 341,886.66 and 140,334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,744.17, 341,886.66 and 140,334.92 is: 193,662.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,744.17 : 341,886.66 = 140,334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,744.17/341,886.66 = 140,334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,744.17x = 341,886.66 × 140,334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,744.17x = 47,978,635,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,978,635,370.73/247,744.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,662.02

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