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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,010.28, 332,556.57 and 139,039.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,010.28, 332,556.57 and 139,039.65 is: 191,853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,010.28 : 332,556.57 = 139,039.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,010.28/332,556.57 = 139,039.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,010.28x = 332,556.57 × 139,039.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,010.28x = 46,238,549,098.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238,549,098.00/241,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,853.02

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