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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,598.59, 340,306.06 and 133,421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,598.59, 340,306.06 and 133,421.34 is: 184,121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,598.59 : 340,306.06 = 133,421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,598.59/340,306.06 = 133,421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,598.59x = 340,306.06 × 133,421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,598.59x = 45,404,091,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,404,091,728.08/246,598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,121.45

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