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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,437.60, 367,897.20 and 140,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,437.60, 367,897.20 and 140,029.60 is: 209,896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,437.60 : 367,897.20 = 140,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,437.60/367,897.20 = 140,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,437.60x = 367,897.20 × 140,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,437.60x = 51,516,497,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,516,497,757.12/245,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,896.52

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