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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,072.96, 367,348.08 and 139,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,072.96, 367,348.08 and 139,664.96 is: 209,348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,072.96 : 367,348.08 = 139,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,072.96/367,348.08 = 139,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,072.96x = 367,348.08 × 139,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,072.96x = 51,305,654,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,305,654,899.28/245,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,348.49

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