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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,994.16, 333,902.76 and 141,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,994.16, 333,902.76 and 141,372.72 is: 195,065.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,994.16 : 333,902.76 = 141,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,994.16/333,902.76 = 141,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,994.16x = 333,902.76 × 141,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,994.16x = 47,204,741,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,204,741,396.71/241,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,065.62

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