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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,246.52, 332,913.77 and 139,268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,246.52, 332,913.77 and 139,268.53 is: 192,186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,246.52 : 332,913.77 = 139,268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,246.52/332,913.77 = 139,268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,246.52x = 332,913.77 × 139,268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,246.52x = 46,364,411,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,364,411,998.41/241,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,186.86

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