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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,652.74, 367,888.61 and 140,151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,652.74, 367,888.61 and 140,151.86 is: 209,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,652.74 : 367,888.61 = 140,151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,652.74/367,888.61 = 140,151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,652.74x = 367,888.61 × 140,151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,652.74x = 51,560,270,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,560,270,424.11/245,652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,890.89

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