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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,475.83, 333,252.15 and 139,505.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,475.83, 333,252.15 and 139,505.63 is: 192,526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,475.83 : 333,252.15 = 139,505.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,475.83/333,252.15 = 139,505.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,475.83x = 333,252.15 × 139,505.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,475.83x = 46,490,551,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,490,551,967.73/241,475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,526.73

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