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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,769.78, 368,654.50 and 140,514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,769.78, 368,654.50 and 140,514.92 is: 210,772.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,769.78 : 368,654.50 = 140,514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,769.78/368,654.50 = 140,514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,769.78x = 368,654.50 × 140,514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,769.78x = 51,801,457,575.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,801,457,575.14/245,769.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,772.28

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