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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,421.73, 333,084.96 and 139,433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,421.73, 333,084.96 and 139,433.82 is: 192,374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,421.73 : 333,084.96 = 139,433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,421.73/333,084.96 = 139,433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,421.73x = 333,084.96 × 139,433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,421.73x = 46,443,308,357.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443,308,357.35/241,421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,374.18

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