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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,376.60, 367,805.70 and 139,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,376.60, 367,805.70 and 139,968.60 is: 209,805.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,376.60 : 367,805.70 = 139,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,376.60/367,805.70 = 139,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,376.60x = 367,805.70 × 139,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,376.60x = 51,481,248,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,481,248,901.02/245,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,805.05

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