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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,592.84, 340,298.12 and 133,415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,592.84, 340,298.12 and 133,415.59 is: 184,113.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,592.84 : 340,298.12 = 133,415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,592.84/340,298.12 = 133,415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,592.84x = 340,298.12 × 133,415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,592.84x = 45,401,074,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,401,074,455.69/246,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,113.51

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