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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,892.92, 342,049.98 and 140,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,892.92, 342,049.98 and 140,440.76 is: 193,784.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,892.92 : 342,049.98 = 140,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,892.92/342,049.98 = 140,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,892.92x = 342,049.98 × 140,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,892.92x = 48,037,759,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037,759,149.18/247,892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,784.31

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