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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,936.46, 342,159.53 and 140,502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,936.46, 342,159.53 and 140,502.92 is: 193,898.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,936.46 : 342,159.53 = 140,502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,936.46/342,159.53 = 140,502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,936.46x = 342,159.53 × 140,502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,936.46x = 48,074,410,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,074,410,657.52/247,936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,898.11

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