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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,882.80, 342,058.88 and 140,469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,882.80, 342,058.88 and 140,469.72 is: 193,837.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,882.80 : 342,058.88 = 140,469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,882.80/342,058.88 = 140,469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,882.80x = 342,058.88 × 140,469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,882.80x = 48,048,915,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,048,915,097.11/247,882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,837.23

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