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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,257.44, 332,928.83 and 139,279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,257.44, 332,928.83 and 139,279.46 is: 192,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,257.44 : 332,928.83 = 139,279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,257.44/332,928.83 = 139,279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,257.44x = 332,928.83 × 139,279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,257.44x = 46,370,145,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,370,145,299.79/241,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,201.93

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