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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,099.60, 367,649.40 and 139,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,099.60, 367,649.40 and 139,929.20 is: 209,893.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,099.60 : 367,649.40 = 139,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,099.60/367,649.40 = 139,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,099.60x = 367,649.40 × 139,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,099.60x = 51,444,886,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,444,886,422.48/245,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,893.80

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