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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,881.20, 368,368.20 and 140,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,881.20, 368,368.20 and 140,386.80 is: 210,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,881.20 : 368,368.20 = 140,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,881.20/368,368.20 = 140,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,881.20x = 368,368.20 × 140,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,881.20x = 51,714,032,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,714,032,819.76/245,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,321.22

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