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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,251.90, 332,877.78 and 139,275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,251.90, 332,877.78 and 139,275.60 is: 192,171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,251.90 : 332,877.78 = 139,275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,251.90/332,877.78 = 139,275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,251.90x = 332,877.78 × 139,275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,251.90x = 46,361,752,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,361,752,536.17/241,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,171.55

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