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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,427.31, 333,210.91 and 139,434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,427.31, 333,210.91 and 139,434.44 is: 192,443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,427.31 : 333,210.91 = 139,434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,427.31/333,210.91 = 139,434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,427.31x = 333,210.91 × 139,434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,427.31x = 46,461,076,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,461,076,637.74/241,427.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,443.33

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