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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,785.44, 341,932.94 and 140,353.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,785.44, 341,932.94 and 140,353.31 is: 193,681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,785.44 : 341,932.94 = 140,353.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,785.44/341,932.94 = 140,353.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,785.44x = 341,932.94 × 140,353.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,785.44x = 47,991,417,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,991,417,515.60/247,785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,681.35

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