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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,237.17, 332,922.42 and 139,281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,237.17, 332,922.42 and 139,281.33 is: 192,216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,237.17 : 332,922.42 = 139,281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,237.17/332,922.42 = 139,281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,237.17x = 332,922.42 × 139,281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,237.17x = 46,369,877,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,369,877,444.42/241,237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,216.97

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