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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,851.37, 342,036.02 and 140,442.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,851.37, 342,036.02 and 140,442.33 is: 193,811.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,851.37 : 342,036.02 = 140,442.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,851.37/342,036.02 = 140,442.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,851.37x = 342,036.02 × 140,442.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,851.37x = 48,036,335,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,036,335,592.73/247,851.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,811.06

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