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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,795.40, 341,961.90 and 140,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,795.40, 341,961.90 and 140,362.76 is: 193,703.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,795.40 : 341,961.90 = 140,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,795.40/341,961.90 = 140,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,795.40x = 341,961.90 × 140,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,795.40x = 47,998,716,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998,716,098.84/247,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,703.02

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