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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,916.03, 333,887.76 and 139,927.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,916.03, 333,887.76 and 139,927.31 is: 193,124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,916.03 : 333,887.76 = 139,927.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,916.03/333,887.76 = 139,927.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,916.03x = 333,887.76 × 139,927.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,916.03x = 46,720,015,399.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,720,015,399.09/241,916.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,124.93

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