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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,602.54, 340,311.49 and 133,425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,602.54, 340,311.49 and 133,425.29 is: 184,126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,602.54 : 340,311.49 = 133,425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,602.54/340,311.49 = 133,425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,602.54x = 340,311.49 × 133,425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,602.54x = 45,406,159,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,406,159,760.80/246,602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,126.89

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