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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,975.50, 333,887.31 and 139,999.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,975.50, 333,887.31 and 139,999.74 is: 193,177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,975.50 : 333,887.31 = 139,999.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,975.50/333,887.31 = 139,999.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,975.50x = 333,887.31 × 139,999.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,975.50x = 46,744,136,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,744,136,589.30/241,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,177.15

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