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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,147.87, 332,717.20 and 139,166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,147.87, 332,717.20 and 139,166.17 is: 192,010.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,147.87 : 332,717.20 = 139,166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,147.87/332,717.20 = 139,166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,147.87x = 332,717.20 × 139,166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,147.87x = 46,302,978,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,302,978,417.12/241,147.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,010.73

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