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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,236.84, 332,879.22 and 139,261.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,236.84, 332,879.22 and 139,261.89 is: 192,165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,236.84 : 332,879.22 = 139,261.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,236.84/332,879.22 = 139,261.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,236.84x = 332,879.22 × 139,261.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,236.84x = 46,357,389,318.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,357,389,318.93/241,236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,165.46

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