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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,875.80, 342,067.76 and 140,466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,875.80, 342,067.76 and 140,466.30 is: 193,843.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,875.80 : 342,067.76 = 140,466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,875.80/342,067.76 = 140,466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,875.80x = 342,067.76 × 140,466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,875.80x = 48,048,993,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,048,993,062.28/247,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,843.02

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