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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,199.43, 332,801.57 and 139,203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,199.43, 332,801.57 and 139,203.28 is: 192,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,199.43 : 332,801.57 = 139,203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,199.43/332,801.57 = 139,203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,199.43x = 332,801.57 × 139,203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,199.43x = 46,327,070,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,327,070,133.15/241,199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,069.57

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