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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,099.71, 332,712.46 and 139,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,099.71, 332,712.46 and 139,117.16 is: 191,978.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,099.71 : 332,712.46 = 139,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,099.71/332,712.46 = 139,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,099.71x = 332,712.46 × 139,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,099.71x = 46,286,013,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,286,013,537.49/241,099.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,978.72

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