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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,996.16, 333,905.52 and 141,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,996.16, 333,905.52 and 141,374.72 is: 195,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,996.16 : 333,905.52 = 141,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,996.16/333,905.52 = 141,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,996.16x = 333,905.52 × 141,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,996.16x = 47,205,799,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,205,799,396.45/241,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,068.38

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