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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,249.82, 332,918.32 and 139,271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,249.82, 332,918.32 and 139,271.82 is: 192,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,249.82 : 332,918.32 = 139,271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,249.82/332,918.32 = 139,271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,249.82x = 332,918.32 × 139,271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,249.82x = 46,366,140,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,366,140,337.74/241,249.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,191.40

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