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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,804.75, 341,977.55 and 140,374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,804.75, 341,977.55 and 140,374.75 is: 193,721.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,804.75 : 341,977.55 = 140,374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,804.75/341,977.55 = 140,374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,804.75x = 341,977.55 × 140,374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,804.75x = 48,005,013,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,005,013,086.86/247,804.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,721.12

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