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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,825.62, 341,988.21 and 140,393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,825.62, 341,988.21 and 140,393.46 is: 193,736.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,825.62 : 341,988.21 = 140,393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,825.62/341,988.21 = 140,393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,825.62x = 341,988.21 × 140,393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,825.62x = 48,012,908,081.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,012,908,081.11/247,825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,736.66

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