Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,762.88, 368,053.80 and 140,262
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 245,762.88, 368,053.80 and 140,262 is: 210,055.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,762.88 : 368,053.80 = 140,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,762.88/368,053.80 = 140,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,762.88x = 368,053.80 × 140,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,762.88x = 51,623,962,095.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,623,962,095.60/245,762.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,055.98
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