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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,997.26, 342,262.98 and 140,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,997.26, 342,262.98 and 140,555.76 is: 193,982.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,997.26 : 342,262.98 = 140,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,997.26/342,262.98 = 140,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,997.26x = 342,262.98 × 140,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,997.26x = 48,107,033,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,107,033,273.76/247,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,982.12

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