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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,344.80, 368,017.20 and 140,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,344.80, 368,017.20 and 140,368.80 is: 210,553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,344.80 : 368,017.20 = 140,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,344.80/368,017.20 = 140,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,344.80x = 368,017.20 × 140,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,344.80x = 51,658,132,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,658,132,743.36/245,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,553.20

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