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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,975, 333,886.62 and 139,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,975, 333,886.62 and 139,999.24 is: 193,176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,975 : 333,886.62 = 139,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,975/333,886.62 = 139,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,975x = 333,886.62 × 139,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,975x = 46,743,873,046.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,743,873,046.17/241,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,176.46

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