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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,857.30, 342,043.41 and 140,434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,857.30, 342,043.41 and 140,434.59 is: 193,799.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,857.30 : 342,043.41 = 140,434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,857.30/342,043.41 = 140,434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,857.30x = 342,043.41 × 140,434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,857.30x = 48,034,726,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034,726,045.55/247,857.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,799.92

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