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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,345.60, 367,759.20 and 139,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,345.60, 367,759.20 and 139,937.60 is: 209,758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,345.60 : 367,759.20 = 139,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,345.60/367,759.20 = 139,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,345.60x = 367,759.20 × 139,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,345.60x = 51,463,339,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,463,339,825.92/245,345.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,758.56

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