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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,826.62, 341,989.59 and 140,394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,826.62, 341,989.59 and 140,394.46 is: 193,738.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,826.62 : 341,989.59 = 140,394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,826.62/341,989.59 = 140,394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,826.62x = 341,989.59 × 140,394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,826.62x = 48,013,443,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,013,443,813.67/247,826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,738.04

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