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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,771.36, 341,914.80 and 140,347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,771.36, 341,914.80 and 140,347.36 is: 193,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,771.36 : 341,914.80 = 140,347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,771.36/341,914.80 = 140,347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,771.36x = 341,914.80 × 140,347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,771.36x = 47,986,839,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,986,839,524.93/247,771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,673.88

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