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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,640.60, 340,364.93 and 133,463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,640.60, 340,364.93 and 133,463.35 is: 184,179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,640.60 : 340,364.93 = 133,463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,640.60/340,364.93 = 133,463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,640.60x = 340,364.93 × 133,463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,640.60x = 45,426,243,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,426,243,113.00/246,640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,179.91

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