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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,638.85, 340,362.51 and 133,461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,638.85, 340,362.51 and 133,461.60 is: 184,177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,638.85 : 340,362.51 = 133,461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,638.85/340,362.51 = 133,461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,638.85x = 340,362.51 × 133,461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,638.85x = 45,425,325,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,425,325,164.62/246,638.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,177.49

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