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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,960.05, 333,808.97 and 139,966.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,960.05, 333,808.97 and 139,966.59 is: 193,098.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,960.05 : 333,808.97 = 139,966.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,960.05/333,808.97 = 139,966.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,960.05x = 333,808.97 × 139,966.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,960.05x = 46,722,103,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,722,103,242.31/241,960.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,098.42

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