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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,260.83, 332,954.84 and 139,304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,260.83, 332,954.84 and 139,304.91 is: 192,249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,260.83 : 332,954.84 = 139,304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,260.83/332,954.84 = 139,304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,260.83x = 332,954.84 × 139,304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,260.83x = 46,382,243,323.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,382,243,323.74/241,260.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,249.38

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