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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,996.26, 342,261.60 and 140,554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,996.26, 342,261.60 and 140,554.76 is: 193,980.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,996.26 : 342,261.60 = 140,554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,996.26/342,261.60 = 140,554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,996.26x = 342,261.60 × 140,554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,996.26x = 48,106,497,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,106,497,045.22/247,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,980.74

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