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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,837.83, 342,015.36 and 140,428.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,837.83, 342,015.36 and 140,428.33 is: 193,790.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,837.83 : 342,015.36 = 140,428.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,837.83/342,015.36 = 140,428.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,837.83x = 342,015.36 × 140,428.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,837.83x = 48,028,647,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,028,647,171.25/247,837.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,790.62

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