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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,777.92, 368,076.30 and 140,277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,777.92, 368,076.30 and 140,277.04 is: 210,078.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,777.92 : 368,076.30 = 140,277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,777.92/368,076.30 = 140,277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,777.92x = 368,076.30 × 140,277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,777.92x = 51,632,653,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,632,653,858.15/245,777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,078.49

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