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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,143.86, 332,710.65 and 189,998.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,143.86, 332,710.65 and 189,998.03 is: 262,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,143.86 : 332,710.65 = 189,998.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,143.86/332,710.65 = 189,998.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,143.86x = 332,710.65 × 189,998.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,143.86x = 63,214,366,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,214,366,396.47/241,143.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,143.80

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