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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,824.60, 341,998.80 and 140,414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,824.60, 341,998.80 and 140,414.52 is: 193,772.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,824.60 : 341,998.80 = 140,414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,824.60/341,998.80 = 140,414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,824.60x = 341,998.80 × 140,414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,824.60x = 48,021,597,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,021,597,342.58/247,824.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,772.52

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