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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,966.92, 342,152.10 and 140,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,966.92, 342,152.10 and 140,514.75 is: 193,886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,966.92 : 342,152.10 = 140,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,966.92/342,152.10 = 140,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,966.92x = 342,152.10 × 140,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,966.92x = 48,077,416,793.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,077,416,793.48/247,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,886.41

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