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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,759.84, 341,900.76 and 140,339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,759.84, 341,900.76 and 140,339.80 is: 193,664.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,759.84 : 341,900.76 = 140,339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,759.84/341,900.76 = 140,339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,759.84x = 341,900.76 × 140,339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,759.84x = 47,982,284,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,982,284,278.25/247,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,664.49

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