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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,758.84, 341,899.38 and 140,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,758.84, 341,899.38 and 140,338.80 is: 193,663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,758.84 : 341,899.38 = 140,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,758.84/341,899.38 = 140,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,758.84x = 341,899.38 × 140,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,758.84x = 47,981,748,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,981,748,709.94/247,758.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,663.11

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