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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,642.48, 340,366.68 and 133,465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,642.48, 340,366.68 and 133,465.68 is: 184,182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,642.48 : 340,366.68 = 133,465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,642.48/340,366.68 = 133,465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,642.48x = 340,366.68 × 133,465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,642.48x = 45,427,270,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,427,270,395.54/246,642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,182.67

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