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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,062.98, 332,669.92 and 139,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,062.98, 332,669.92 and 139,109.60 is: 191,972.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,062.98 : 332,669.92 = 139,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,062.98/332,669.92 = 139,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,062.98x = 332,669.92 × 139,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,062.98x = 46,277,579,503.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,277,579,503.23/241,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,972.98

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