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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,861.56, 342,021.19 and 140,408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,861.56, 342,021.19 and 140,408.58 is: 193,748.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,861.56 : 342,021.19 = 140,408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,861.56/342,021.19 = 140,408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,861.56x = 342,021.19 × 140,408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,861.56x = 48,022,708,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,022,708,915.77/247,861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,748.11

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