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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,462.08, 333,232.74 and 139,491.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,462.08, 333,232.74 and 139,491.83 is: 192,507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,462.08 : 333,232.74 = 139,491.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,462.08/333,232.74 = 139,491.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,462.08x = 333,232.74 × 139,491.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,462.08x = 46,483,243,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,483,243,052.35/241,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,507.42

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