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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,849.60, 368,515.20 and 140,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,849.60, 368,515.20 and 140,441.60 is: 210,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,849.60 : 368,515.20 = 140,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,849.60/368,515.20 = 140,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,849.60x = 368,515.20 × 140,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,849.60x = 51,754,864,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,754,864,312.32/245,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,514.33

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