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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,812.33, 341,997.93 and 140,383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,812.33, 341,997.93 and 140,383.24 is: 193,738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,812.33 : 341,997.93 = 140,383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,812.33/341,997.93 = 140,383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,812.33x = 341,997.93 × 140,383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,812.33x = 48,010,777,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,010,777,486.69/247,812.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,738.45

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