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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,801.25, 341,972.72 and 140,371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,801.25, 341,972.72 and 140,371.25 is: 193,716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,801.25 : 341,972.72 = 140,371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,801.25/341,972.72 = 140,371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,801.25x = 341,972.72 × 140,371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,801.25x = 48,003,135,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,003,135,760.58/247,801.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,716.28

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