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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,375.60, 368,063.40 and 140,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,375.60, 368,063.40 and 140,205.20 is: 210,307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,375.60 : 368,063.40 = 140,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,375.60/368,063.40 = 140,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,375.60x = 368,063.40 × 140,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,375.60x = 51,604,402,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,604,402,609.68/245,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,307.80

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