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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,759.73, 333,608.90 and 139,791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,759.73, 333,608.90 and 139,791.80 is: 192,901.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,759.73 : 333,608.90 = 139,791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,759.73/333,608.90 = 139,791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,759.73x = 333,608.90 × 139,791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,759.73x = 46,635,786,885.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,635,786,885.53/241,759.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,901.38

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