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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,216.66, 367,358.43 and 139,715.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,216.66, 367,358.43 and 139,715.78 is: 209,307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,216.66 : 367,358.43 = 139,715.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,216.66/367,358.43 = 139,715.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,216.66x = 367,358.43 × 139,715.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,216.66x = 51,325,769,587.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,325,769,587.03/245,216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,307.84

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