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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,764.86, 368,056.80 and 140,263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,764.86, 368,056.80 and 140,263.98 is: 210,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,764.86 : 368,056.80 = 140,263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,764.86/368,056.80 = 140,263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,764.86x = 368,056.80 × 140,263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,764.86x = 51,625,111,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,625,111,634.06/245,764.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,058.96

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