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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,642.59, 340,367.67 and 133,465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,642.59, 340,367.67 and 133,465.34 is: 184,182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,642.59 : 340,367.67 = 133,465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,642.59/340,367.67 = 133,465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,642.59x = 340,367.67 × 133,465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,642.59x = 45,427,285,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,427,285,099.72/246,642.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,182.65

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