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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,882.93, 342,077.50 and 140,473.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,882.93, 342,077.50 and 140,473.42 is: 193,852.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,882.93 : 342,077.50 = 140,473.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,882.93/342,077.50 = 140,473.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,882.93x = 342,077.50 × 140,473.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,882.93x = 48,052,796,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,052,796,330.05/247,882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,852.78

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