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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,267.45, 332,964.86 and 139,297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,267.45, 332,964.86 and 139,297.21 is: 192,239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,267.45 : 332,964.86 = 139,297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,267.45/332,964.86 = 139,297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,267.45x = 332,964.86 × 139,297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,267.45x = 46,381,074,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,381,074,077.88/241,267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,239.25

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