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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,835.60, 368,494.20 and 140,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,835.60, 368,494.20 and 140,427.60 is: 210,493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,835.60 : 368,494.20 = 140,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,835.60/368,494.20 = 140,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,835.60x = 368,494.20 × 140,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,835.60x = 51,746,756,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,746,756,119.92/245,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,493.34

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