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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,452.11, 367,587.68 and 139,951.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,452.11, 367,587.68 and 139,951.23 is: 209,590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,452.11 : 367,587.68 = 139,951.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,452.11/367,587.68 = 139,951.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,452.11x = 367,587.68 × 139,951.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,452.11x = 51,444,347,249.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,444,347,249.09/245,452.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,590.16

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