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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,657.61, 367,895.91 and 140,156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,657.61, 367,895.91 and 140,156.73 is: 209,898.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,657.61 : 367,895.91 = 140,156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,657.61/367,895.91 = 140,156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,657.61x = 367,895.91 × 140,156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,657.61x = 51,563,087,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,563,087,725.97/245,657.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,898.19

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