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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,469.58, 333,243.60 and 139,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,469.58, 333,243.60 and 139,499.40 is: 192,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,469.58 : 333,243.60 = 139,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,469.58/333,243.60 = 139,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,469.58x = 333,243.60 × 139,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,469.58x = 46,487,282,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,487,282,253.84/241,469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,518.17

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