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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,877.40, 342,133.02 and 140,511.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,877.40, 342,133.02 and 140,511.50 is: 193,941.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,877.40 : 342,133.02 = 140,511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,877.40/342,133.02 = 140,511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,877.40x = 342,133.02 × 140,511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,877.40x = 48,073,622,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,073,622,129.06/247,877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,941.13

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