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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,680.14, 367,929.66 and 140,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,680.14, 367,929.66 and 140,179.26 is: 209,931.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,680.14 : 367,929.66 = 140,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,680.14/367,929.66 = 140,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,680.14x = 367,929.66 × 140,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,680.14x = 51,576,107,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,576,107,470.85/245,680.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,931.94

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