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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,882.42, 342,050.88 and 140,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,882.42, 342,050.88 and 140,450.50 is: 193,806.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,882.42 : 342,050.88 = 140,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,882.42/342,050.88 = 140,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,882.42x = 342,050.88 × 140,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,882.42x = 48,041,217,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,041,217,121.44/247,882.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,806.47

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