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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,766.96, 341,893.32 and 140,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,766.96, 341,893.32 and 140,315.60 is: 193,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,766.96 : 341,893.32 = 140,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,766.96/341,893.32 = 140,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,766.96x = 341,893.32 × 140,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,766.96x = 47,972,966,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,972,966,331.79/247,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,621.32

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