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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,719.81, 333,553.82 and 139,751.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,719.81, 333,553.82 and 139,751.84 is: 192,846.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,719.81 : 333,553.82 = 139,751.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,719.81/333,553.82 = 139,751.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,719.81x = 333,553.82 × 139,751.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,719.81x = 46,614,760,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,614,760,983.00/241,719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,846.26

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