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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,391.78, 333,043.59 and 139,403.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,391.78, 333,043.59 and 139,403.77 is: 192,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,391.78 : 333,043.59 = 139,403.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,391.78/333,043.59 = 139,403.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,391.78x = 333,043.59 × 139,403.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,391.78x = 46,427,531,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427,531,187.73/241,391.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,332.70

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