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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,812.97, 333,675.35 and 139,822.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,812.97, 333,675.35 and 139,822.98 is: 192,940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,812.97 : 333,675.35 = 139,822.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,812.97/333,675.35 = 139,822.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,812.97x = 333,675.35 × 139,822.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,812.97x = 46,655,483,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,655,483,178.87/241,812.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,940.37

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