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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,861.44, 333,742.22 and 139,871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,861.44, 333,742.22 and 139,871.64 is: 193,007.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,861.44 : 333,742.22 = 139,871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,861.44/333,742.22 = 139,871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,861.44x = 333,742.22 × 139,871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,861.44x = 46,681,071,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,681,071,648.64/241,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,007.50

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