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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,251.82, 332,921.08 and 139,273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,251.82, 332,921.08 and 139,273.82 is: 192,194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,251.82 : 332,921.08 = 139,273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,251.82/332,921.08 = 139,273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,251.82x = 332,921.08 × 139,273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,251.82x = 46,367,190,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,367,190,570.13/241,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,194.16

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