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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,048.40, 459,072.60 and 140,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,048.40, 459,072.60 and 140,160.40 is: 210,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,048.40 : 459,072.60 = 140,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,048.40/459,072.60 = 140,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,048.40x = 459,072.60 × 140,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,048.40x = 64,343,799,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,343,799,245.04/306,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,240.60

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