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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,989.16, 333,895.86 and 141,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,989.16, 333,895.86 and 141,367.72 is: 195,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,989.16 : 333,895.86 = 141,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,989.16/333,895.86 = 141,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,989.16x = 333,895.86 × 141,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,989.16x = 47,202,096,445.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202,096,445.64/241,989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,058.72

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