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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,959.46, 333,808.10 and 139,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,959.46, 333,808.10 and 139,966 is: 193,097.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,959.46 : 333,808.10 = 139,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,959.46/333,808.10 = 139,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,959.46x = 333,808.10 × 139,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,959.46x = 46,721,784,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,721,784,524.60/241,959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,097.57

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