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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,769.84, 341,914.56 and 140,349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,769.84, 341,914.56 and 140,349.84 is: 193,678.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,769.84 : 341,914.56 = 140,349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,769.84/341,914.56 = 140,349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,769.84x = 341,914.56 × 140,349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,769.84x = 47,987,653,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,987,653,789.67/247,769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,678.35

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