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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,571.02, 334,718.96 and 139,199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,571.02, 334,718.96 and 139,199.90 is: 192,079.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,571.02 : 334,718.96 = 139,199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,571.02/334,718.96 = 139,199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,571.02x = 334,718.96 × 139,199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,571.02x = 46,592,843,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,592,843,390.51/242,571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,079.19

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