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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,941.14, 342,151.58 and 140,521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,941.14, 342,151.58 and 140,521.10 is: 193,915.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,941.14 : 342,151.58 = 140,521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,941.14/342,151.58 = 140,521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,941.14x = 342,151.58 × 140,521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,941.14x = 48,079,515,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,079,515,028.88/247,941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,915.04

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