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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,862.06, 342,021.88 and 140,409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,862.06, 342,021.88 and 140,409.08 is: 193,748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,862.06 : 342,021.88 = 140,409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,862.06/342,021.88 = 140,409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,862.06x = 342,021.88 × 140,409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,862.06x = 48,022,977,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,022,977,510.67/247,862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,748.80

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