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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,885.25, 342,053.82 and 140,432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,885.25, 342,053.82 and 140,432.27 is: 193,780.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,885.25 : 342,053.82 = 140,432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,885.25/342,053.82 = 140,432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,885.25x = 342,053.82 × 140,432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,885.25x = 48,035,392,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,035,392,694.50/247,885.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,780.77

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