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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,592.60, 340,297.78 and 133,415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,592.60, 340,297.78 and 133,415.35 is: 184,113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,592.60 : 340,297.78 = 133,415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,592.60/340,297.78 = 133,415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,592.60x = 340,297.78 × 133,415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,592.60x = 45,400,946,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,400,946,238.64/246,592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,113.18

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