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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,251.04, 332,941.52 and 139,295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,251.04, 332,941.52 and 139,295.16 is: 192,236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,251.04 : 332,941.52 = 139,295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,251.04/332,941.52 = 139,295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,251.04x = 332,941.52 × 139,295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,251.04x = 46,377,142,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,377,142,299.04/241,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,236.03

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