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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,859.27, 342,044.60 and 140,429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,859.27, 342,044.60 and 140,429.09 is: 193,791.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,859.27 : 342,044.60 = 140,429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,859.27/342,044.60 = 140,429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,859.27x = 342,044.60 × 140,429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,859.27x = 48,033,009,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,033,009,505.05/247,859.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,791.46

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