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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,619.96, 333,395.50 and 139,654.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,619.96, 333,395.50 and 139,654.93 is: 192,700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,619.96 : 333,395.50 = 139,654.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,619.96/333,395.50 = 139,654.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,619.96x = 333,395.50 × 139,654.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,619.96x = 46,560,322,849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,560,322,849.56/241,619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,700.65

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