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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,961.94, 333,870.84 and 138,580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,961.94, 333,870.84 and 138,580.08 is: 191,219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,961.94 : 333,870.84 = 138,580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,961.94/333,870.84 = 138,580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,961.94x = 333,870.84 × 138,580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,961.94x = 46,267,847,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,267,847,716.87/241,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,219.53

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