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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,942.26, 342,153.14 and 140,522.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,942.26, 342,153.14 and 140,522.22 is: 193,916.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,942.26 : 342,153.14 = 140,522.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,942.26/342,153.14 = 140,522.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,942.26x = 342,153.14 × 140,522.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,942.26x = 48,080,118,110.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,080,118,110.16/247,942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,916.59

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