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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,660.11, 367,899.67 and 140,159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,660.11, 367,899.67 and 140,159.23 is: 209,901.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,660.11 : 367,899.67 = 140,159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,660.11/367,899.67 = 140,159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,660.11x = 367,899.67 × 140,159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,660.11x = 51,564,534,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,564,534,464.45/245,660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,901.94

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