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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,891.92, 342,048.60 and 140,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,891.92, 342,048.60 and 140,439.76 is: 193,782.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,891.92 : 342,048.60 = 140,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,891.92/342,048.60 = 140,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,891.92x = 342,048.60 × 140,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,891.92x = 48,037,223,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037,223,292.34/247,891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,782.93

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