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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,874.40, 342,128.88 and 140,508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,874.40, 342,128.88 and 140,508.50 is: 193,936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,874.40 : 342,128.88 = 140,508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,874.40/342,128.88 = 140,508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,874.40x = 342,128.88 × 140,508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,874.40x = 48,072,014,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,072,014,024.84/247,874.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,936.99

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