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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,358.96, 333,091.17 and 139,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,358.96, 333,091.17 and 139,388.72 is: 192,365.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,358.96 : 333,091.17 = 139,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,358.96/333,091.17 = 139,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,358.96x = 333,091.17 × 139,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,358.96x = 46,429,150,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,429,150,164.15/241,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,365.55

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