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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,430.40, 333,215.18 and 139,437.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,430.40, 333,215.18 and 139,437.53 is: 192,447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,430.40 : 333,215.18 = 139,437.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,430.40/333,215.18 = 139,437.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,430.40x = 333,215.18 × 139,437.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,430.40x = 46,462,702,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,462,702,839.34/241,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,447.61

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