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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,363.60, 368,045.40 and 140,193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,363.60, 368,045.40 and 140,193.20 is: 210,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,363.60 : 368,045.40 = 140,193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,363.60/368,045.40 = 140,193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,363.60x = 368,045.40 × 140,193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,363.60x = 51,597,462,371.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,597,462,371.28/245,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,289.80

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