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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,255.16, 332,947.21 and 139,299.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,255.16, 332,947.21 and 139,299.29 is: 192,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,255.16 : 332,947.21 = 139,299.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,255.16/332,947.21 = 139,299.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,255.16x = 332,947.21 × 139,299.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,255.16x = 46,379,311,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,379,311,330.06/241,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,241.74

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