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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,766.86, 368,059.80 and 140,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,766.86, 368,059.80 and 140,265.98 is: 210,061.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,766.86 : 368,059.80 = 140,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,766.86/368,059.80 = 140,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,766.86x = 368,059.80 × 140,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,766.86x = 51,626,268,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,626,268,545.60/245,766.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,061.96

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