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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,241.20, 332,927.94 and 139,285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,241.20, 332,927.94 and 139,285.36 is: 192,222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,241.20 : 332,927.94 = 139,285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,241.20/332,927.94 = 139,285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,241.20x = 332,927.94 × 139,285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,241.20x = 46,371,987,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,371,987,976.96/241,241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,222.51

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