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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,898.40, 368,847.60 and 140,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,898.40, 368,847.60 and 140,922.40 is: 211,383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,898.40 : 368,847.60 = 140,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,898.40/368,847.60 = 140,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,898.40x = 368,847.60 × 140,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,898.40x = 51,978,889,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,978,889,026.24/245,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,383.60

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