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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,238.17, 332,923.80 and 139,282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,238.17, 332,923.80 and 139,282.33 is: 192,218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,238.17 : 332,923.80 = 139,282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,238.17/332,923.80 = 139,282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,238.17x = 332,923.80 × 139,282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,238.17x = 46,370,402,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,370,402,576.45/241,238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,218.35

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