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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,635.84, 340,358.36 and 133,458.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,635.84, 340,358.36 and 133,458.59 is: 184,173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,635.84 : 340,358.36 = 133,458.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,635.84/340,358.36 = 133,458.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,635.84x = 340,358.36 × 133,458.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,635.84x = 45,423,744,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,423,744,451.23/246,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,173.34

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