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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,659.11, 367,898.16 and 140,158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,659.11, 367,898.16 and 140,158.23 is: 209,900.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,659.11 : 367,898.16 = 140,158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,659.11/367,898.16 = 140,158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,659.11x = 367,898.16 × 140,158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,659.11x = 51,563,954,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,563,954,925.86/245,659.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,900.44

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