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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,227.14, 332,915.97 and 139,255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,227.14, 332,915.97 and 139,255.94 is: 192,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,227.14 : 332,915.97 = 139,255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,227.14/332,915.97 = 139,255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,227.14x = 332,915.97 × 139,255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,227.14x = 46,360,526,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,360,526,343.36/241,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,186.20

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