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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,264.90, 332,895.72 and 139,288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,264.90, 332,895.72 and 139,288.60 is: 192,189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,264.90 : 332,895.72 = 139,288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,264.90/332,895.72 = 139,288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,264.90x = 332,895.72 × 139,288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,264.90x = 46,368,578,784.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,368,578,784.79/241,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,189.49

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