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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,359.60, 367,780.20 and 139,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,359.60, 367,780.20 and 139,951.60 is: 209,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,359.60 : 367,780.20 = 139,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,359.60/367,780.20 = 139,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,359.60x = 367,780.20 × 139,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,359.60x = 51,471,427,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,471,427,438.32/245,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,779.55

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