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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,238.84, 332,881.98 and 139,263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,238.84, 332,881.98 and 139,263.89 is: 192,168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,238.84 : 332,881.98 = 139,263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,238.84/332,881.98 = 139,263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,238.84x = 332,881.98 × 139,263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,238.84x = 46,358,439,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,358,439,445.70/241,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,168.22

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