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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,833.60, 368,491.20 and 140,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,833.60, 368,491.20 and 140,425.60 is: 210,490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,833.60 : 368,491.20 = 140,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,833.60/368,491.20 = 140,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,833.60x = 368,491.20 × 140,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,833.60x = 51,745,597,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,745,597,854.72/245,833.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,490.34

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