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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,842.61, 342,021.96 and 140,433.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,842.61, 342,021.96 and 140,433.12 is: 193,797.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,842.61 : 342,021.96 = 140,433.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,842.61/342,021.96 = 140,433.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,842.61x = 342,021.96 × 140,433.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,842.61x = 48,031,210,951.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,031,210,951.32/247,842.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,797.23

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