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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,958.55, 333,806.90 and 139,965.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,958.55, 333,806.90 and 139,965.09 is: 193,096.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,958.55 : 333,806.90 = 139,965.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,958.55/333,806.90 = 139,965.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,958.55x = 333,806.90 × 139,965.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,958.55x = 46,721,312,801.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,721,312,801.12/241,958.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,096.35

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