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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,813.60, 341,983.62 and 140,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,813.60, 341,983.62 and 140,403.52 is: 193,757.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,813.60 : 341,983.62 = 140,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,813.60/341,983.62 = 140,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,813.60x = 341,983.62 × 140,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,813.60x = 48,015,704,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,015,704,030.34/247,813.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,757.34

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