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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,179.51, 332,774.49 and 139,183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,179.51, 332,774.49 and 139,183.30 is: 192,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,179.51 : 332,774.49 = 139,183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,179.51/332,774.49 = 139,183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,179.51x = 332,774.49 × 139,183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,179.51x = 46,316,651,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,316,651,556.78/241,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,042.23

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