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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,640.85, 340,365.27 and 133,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,640.85, 340,365.27 and 133,463.60 is: 184,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,640.85 : 340,365.27 = 133,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,640.85/340,365.27 = 133,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,640.85x = 340,365.27 × 133,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,640.85x = 45,426,374,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,426,374,249.17/246,640.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,180.25

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