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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,997.60, 368,996.40 and 140,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,997.60, 368,996.40 and 140,827.20 is: 211,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,997.60 : 368,996.40 = 140,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,997.60/368,996.40 = 140,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,997.60x = 368,996.40 × 140,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,997.60x = 51,964,729,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,964,729,822.08/245,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,240.80

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