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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,245.82, 332,912.80 and 139,267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,245.82, 332,912.80 and 139,267.83 is: 192,185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,245.82 : 332,912.80 = 139,267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,245.82/332,912.80 = 139,267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,245.82x = 332,912.80 × 139,267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,245.82x = 46,364,042,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,364,042,785.10/241,245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,185.89

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