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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,121.60, 367,420.80 and 139,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,121.60, 367,420.80 and 139,713.60 is: 209,421.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,121.60 : 367,420.80 = 139,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,121.60/367,420.80 = 139,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,121.60x = 367,420.80 × 139,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,121.60x = 51,333,682,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,333,682,682.88/245,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,421.29

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