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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,998.48, 342,264.66 and 140,556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,998.48, 342,264.66 and 140,556.98 is: 193,983.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,998.48 : 342,264.66 = 140,556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,998.48/342,264.66 = 140,556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,998.48x = 342,264.66 × 140,556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,998.48x = 48,107,685,259.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,107,685,259.00/247,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,983.79

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